Artwork
Porträt des Ambrose (Podobedov) of St. Petersburg (1742-1818)

Porträt des Ambrose (Podobedov) of St. Petersburg (1742-1818) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Vladimir Borovikovsky. It is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery. This oil painting, held in the Tretyakov Gallery, is a portrait of a notable figure from St.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, held in the Tretyakov Gallery, is a portrait of a notable figure from St. Petersburg.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, identified as Ambrose Podobedov, is depicted wearing ornate religious attire and holding symbolic objects, indicating his high-ranking status within the church.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases the artist's skill through its detailed rendering of the subject's clothing and accessories, characteristic of the Rococo style.
History & Provenance
Attributed to Vladimir Borovikovsky, a prominent Russian portraitist, the work dates to around the turn of the 19th century, a period during which the artist was influential in Russian portraiture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky (August 4 1757 – April 18 1825) was a Russian artist of Ukrainian Cossack origin. He served at the court of Catherine the Great and dominated portraiture in Russia at the turn of the 19th century.



















