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StatsPortrait of the Holy Roman Emperor Francis I. (1708-1765)
martin van meytens the younger (1695 – 1770)
Martin van Meytens the Younger (1695-1770): Swedish-Austrian court painter renowned for Baroque portraits of royalty like Marie Antoinette & Maria Theresa. Explore his legacy at ArtsDot!
Germanisches Nationalmuseum (Nuremberg, Germany)
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Meytens was a court painter in Vienna. He created the companion pieces shortly after Franz Stephan of Lorraine was crowned Holy Roman Emperor (1745). Francis I appears in a sovereign pose with the attributes of his power. He is wearing the habit of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Portraits of the imperial couple were much sought after shortly after the coronation. Many copies and variations were made in Meytens
About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of the Holy Roman Emperor Francis I. (1708-1765)
- Artist: martin van meytens the younger
- Year: 1745
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Germanisches Nationalmuseum
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
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