Who painted Victor Amedeu al II-lea, regele Savoiei?

Victor Amedeu al II-lea, regele Savoiei was painted by Martin Meytens cel Tânăr in 1728.

Where can I see Victor Amedeu al II-lea, regele Savoiei?

Victor Amedeu al II-lea, regele Savoiei is held by Brukenthal National Museum.

What movement is Victor Amedeu al II-lea, regele Savoiei?

Victor Amedeu al II-lea, regele Savoiei is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Victor Amedeu al II-lea, regele Savoiei

Martin Meytens cel Tânăr , 1728

Victor Amedeu al II-lea, regele Savoiei is a print by the Baroque artist Martin Meytens cel Tânăr. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum. The portrait, dated 1728, depicts Victor Amadeus II, King of Savoy, rendered by the younger Martin Meytens.

About this work

Overview

The portrait, dated 1728, depicts Victor Amadeus II, King of Savoy, rendered by the younger Martin Meytens. Rendered in oil on canvas, the composition places the monarch in a vivid red coat with a white fur collar against a dark, undefined backdrop, emphasizing his figure through chiaroscuro lighting.

Subject & Meaning

Victor Amadeus II is presented in regal attire, his powdered blonde wig and composed expression conveying authority and dignity. The inclusion of a telescope and richly embroidered garments, along with medals on his chest, signals both his intellectual interests and the wealth associated with his reign.

Technique & Style

Meytens employs Baroque conventions, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to model the king’s face and the texture of his fabrics. The meticulous rendering of gold embroidery, fur, and reflective surfaces demonstrates the artist’s skill in depicting material richness, while the dark background recedes to focus attention on the sitter.

History & Provenance

Created in 1728, the work was likely commissioned to celebrate the monarch’s status and to be displayed in a court setting. It remains attributed to the younger Martin Meytens, a prominent portraitist of the period, and continues to be referenced in studies of Savoyard royal iconography.