Jester of Charles III Philip Elector Palatine

Executed in oil on canvas, the painting demonstrates von der Schlichten’s meticulous handling of texture and fabric. Fine brushwork renders the intricate lace and feathered plume, while subtle chiaroscuro models the figure’s face, creating a realistic yet slightly stylized representation typical of German court portraiture of the period.

Created in 1710, the portrait entered the holdings of the Alte Pinakothek, where it remains. Its provenance traces back to the Elector’s own court, reflecting the practice of commissioning personal likenesses for dynastic display and later acquisition by the museum as part of its early‑modern German collection.