Who painted Max Emanuel in der Schlacht bei Harsan (?)?

Max Emanuel in der Schlacht bei Harsan (?) was painted by Joseph Vivien in 1698.

Where can I see Max Emanuel in der Schlacht bei Harsan (?)?

Max Emanuel in der Schlacht bei Harsan (?) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Max Emanuel in der Schlacht bei Harsan (?)?

Max Emanuel in der Schlacht bei Harsan (?) is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Max Emanuel in der Schlacht bei Harsan (?)

Joseph Vivien , 1698

Max Emanuel in der Schlacht bei Harsan (?) 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. Max Emanuel in der Schlacht bei Harsan (?

About this work

Overview

Max Emanuel in der Schlacht bei Harsan (?) is a painting created by Joseph Vivien in 1698. It is a portrait of a military figure, likely Max Emanuel, the Bavarian Elector.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man in armor with a sword, standing confidently in front of a dark background with surrounding figures and objects. The subject exudes power and strength, suggesting a significant historical or military figure.

Technique & Style

Vivien employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a moody atmosphere. The subject's shiny armor reflects light, emphasizing his presence.

History & Provenance

Joseph Vivien, a French pastel painter trained under Charles Le Brun, created this work. He later became a member of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture in 1701.

Artist & collection

Artist

Joseph Vivien

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…