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Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski in Coronation Robes

Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski in Coronation Robes is an oil painting by Marcello Bacciarelli. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków. This oil-on-canvas portrait, created in 1796, depicts Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski, the Polish king, in ceremonial attire.

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Overview

This oil-on-canvas portrait, created in 1796, depicts Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski, the Polish king, in ceremonial attire. The work is part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the king standing in front of a column, wearing elaborate coronation robes, including a fur-trimmed coat, red cape, and blue sash with a large cross, holding a scepter in his right hand.

Technique & Style

The artist, Marcello Bacciarelli, employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, emphasizing the subject. The intricate patterns and textures of the king's attire demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship, characteristic of Bacciarelli's courtly and historical compositions.

History & Provenance

Bacciarelli, an Italian-born painter, spent much of his career in Poland and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, where he became known for his work. The painting was created in 1796 and is now held in the National Museum in Kraków.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Marcello Bacciarelli

Marcello Bacciarelli (Italian pronunciation: ; 16 February 1731 – 5 January 1818) was an Italian-born painter of the late-baroque and Neoclassic periods active in Poland and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Museum

National Museum in Kraków

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