Baronul Samuel von Brukenthal (în registrul inventar: Baron Samuel von Brukenthal, guvernatorul Ardealului). Pandant: Baroana Sophia Katharina von Brukenthal născută von Klocknern.

The artist employs chiaroscuro, contrasting illuminated flesh tones and the vivid red of the coat with a deep, shadowy background. This handling of light creates a three‑dimensional presence and reinforces the portrait’s solemn tone.

The painting is catalogued under the name Baron Samuel von Brukenthal, governor of the Principality of Transylvania, and is currently held in the Museum of Ethnography’s collection, where it forms part of the institution’s portrait holdings.

Baron von Brukenthal was a prominent 18th‑century figure in the Habsburg‑ruled region of Transylvania, known for his patronage of the arts and the establishment of a major library. Portraits of such officials were common means of asserting authority and cultural refinement.