Maximilien-Emmanuel, Chevalier de Bavière

Executed in oil on canvas, the work exemplifies Rococo characteristics through its attention to detail in textiles, the subtle play of light on the subject's clothing, and the overall sense of intimate, high-society luxury.

Created in 1707 by Louis de Silvestre, a court painter to King Augustus II of Poland and later director of the Royal Academy of Arts in Dresden, the painting is now housed in the Alte Pinakothek.

Reflecting the artistic tastes of early 18th-century European nobility, the portrait showcases Silvestre's ability to capture the essence of aristocratic life, aligning with his role as a court painter.

As part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, Maximilien-Emmanuel, Chevalier de Bavière contributes to the museum's showcase of Rococo portraiture, highlighting Silvestre's contribution to the era's artistic landscape.