Artwork
Bildnis des Kurfürsten Max Emanuel von Bayern (Kopie nach)
Bildnis des Kurfürsten Max Emanuel von Bayern (Kopie nach) is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Joseph Vivien. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. This portrait, titled 'Bildnis des Kurfürsten Max Emanuel von Bayern', is a representation of Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria.
About this work
Overview
This portrait, titled 'Bildnis des Kurfürsten Max Emanuel von Bayern', is a representation of Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria. Created in 1698, it is a work by Joseph Vivien, a French artist known for his pastel portraits.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with a serious expression, wearing attire indicative of his noble status, including a dark robe with a white lining and a brooch. His direct gaze engages the viewer, conveying a sense of dignity and authority.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Vivien's mastery of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes stark contrasts between light and dark to create depth and volume. The overall style is characteristic of the Baroque period, with its dramatic lighting and meticulous attention to detail.
History & Provenance
The portrait is now housed in Munich's Alte Pinakothek. It is believed to be a copy after Vivien's original work, created after the artist had established himself within the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Vivien (1657 – 5 December 1735) was a French painter from Lyon. He left Lyon for Paris at the age of twenty and found employment in the large atelier of Charles Le Brun, the equivalent of an academy. He was…
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