Artwork

Kurfürst Karl Philipp von der Pfalz

Kurfürst Karl Philipp von der Pfalz, by Pierre Goudreaux, unspecified, 1712
Kurfürst Karl Philipp von der Pfalz, by Pierre Goudreaux, unspecified, 1712

Kurfürst Karl Philipp von der Pfalz is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Pierre Goudreaux. It dates from 1712 and is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek.

About this work

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This portrait painting shows a man with long, curly white hair and a green robe adorned with gold accents. He wears a white shirt underneath and a medal around his neck. His right hand is visible, resting on something not shown in the image.

The man's attire and the medal suggest he might be a person of importance or wealth. The painting's style and the subject's clothing imply it could be from the 18th century.

If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Pierre Goudreaux.

Overview

The painting 'Kurfürst Karl Philipp von der Pfalz' is a portrait created by Pierre Goudreaux in 1712. It is currently housed at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, identified as Kurfürst Karl Philipp von der Pfalz, dressed in a green robe with gold accents and a white shirt, wearing a medal around his neck. His attire and the medal suggest a high social status or wealth.

Technique & Style

The painting's style, along with the subject's clothing, is consistent with the early 18th century. The depiction of the subject's long, curly white hair and ornate clothing indicates a level of detail and realism characteristic of portraiture from this period.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Pierre Goudreaux

Artist

Pierre Goudreaux

Pierre Goudreaux (1694–1731) was an artist, born in Paris.

Alte Pinakothek

Museum

Alte Pinakothek

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