Artwork
Portrait of the Painter Franz Werner von Tamm
Portrait of the Painter Franz Werner von Tamm is an oil painting by Jan Kupecký. It dates from 1703 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Jan Kupecký's Portrait of the Painter Franz Werner von Tamm is a 1703 oil painting. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Franz Werner von Tamm, a fellow painter, in a moment of work. He is shown with a brush and palette, dressed in simple attire, conveying a sense of calm focus.
Technique & Style
Kupecký's use of chiaroscuro creates a three-dimensional effect, drawing attention to the subject through the contrast of light and dark. The plain background further emphasizes the figure.
History & Provenance
Kupecký, active in Hungary, Vienna, and Nuremberg, was known for his portraits. His compositions, including this one, were later adapted into engravings by Bernhard Vogel.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Kupecký (Slovak: Ján Kupecký, German: Johann Kupetzky, Hungarian: Kupecky/Kupeczky János; 1667 – 16 July 1740) was a Czech portrait painter during the Baroque era.
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