Who painted Samuel Liber Baro de Cocceji?

Samuel Liber Baro de Cocceji was painted by Georg Friedrich Schmidt in 1751.

Where can I see Samuel Liber Baro de Cocceji?

Samuel Liber Baro de Cocceji is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Samuel Liber Baro de Cocceji?

Samuel Liber Baro de Cocceji is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Samuel Liber Baro de Cocceji

Georg Friedrich Schmidt , 1751

Samuel Liber Baro de Cocceji is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Georg Friedrich Schmidt. It dates from 1751 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The print 'Samuel Liber Baro de Cocceji' is a portrait created by Georg Friedrich Schmidt in 1751 using etching and engraving techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Samuel von Cocceji, a prominent Prussian jurist and statesman, presented in a formal and dignified manner, conveying his status and authority.

Technique & Style

Schmidt's work combines etching and engraving, characteristic of the Rococo style, with intricate details such as the subject's ornate jacket and the cherub holding a book, set against a dark background with architectural elements.

History & Provenance

Georg Friedrich Schmidt, born in 1712 and died in 1775, was a German engraver, etcher, and pastel painter who created this portrait in 1751.