Friedrich I (1460–1536), Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach
The Met
Artist: Franz Wolfgang Rohrich(German, 1787–1834)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 30 1/4 x 22 3/8 in. (76.8 x 56.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Laura Wolcott Lowndes, in memory of her father, Lucius Tuckerman, 1907
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Full-length portrait of a bearded man in a red robe, fur coat, and ornate gold armor
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a full-length portrait of a man standing against a dark, plain background. He is positioned slightly to the right, with his head turned to face forward, and his gaze directed towards the viewer's right. The man has fair skin, a long, full, light-colored beard, and a matching mustache. His head is covered by a gold, turban-like headpiece with a textured surface. He wears a dark brown, fur-lined coat over a bright, deep red robe that extends to the bottom of the frame, falling in heavy, vertical folds. Around his neck is a substantial gold chain composed of rectangular links, each containing a small, dark jewel. From this chain hangs a large, ornate medallion featuring a central sun-like design with a green gem, flanked by two smaller, dark gems, and with two gold tassels hanging below. His left arm is bent, with his hand resting on a highly decorative gold arm guard that covers his forearm. His right arm is extended slightly outward and downward, with the palm open and fingers gently spread. A long, gold-colored sword or dagger with an elaborate hilt is tucked into a gold, scaled scabbard that runs diagonally across his lower body, from his left hip towards his right knee. The background is a uniform dark brown or black, providing a stark contrast to the figure.
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