Crown Prince Friedrich Christian of Saxony by Rosalba Carriera. A waist-length pastel portrait of a young man with powdered hair, wearing a patterned floral jacket and a vibrant blue sash against a dark background.

Crown Prince Friedrich Christian of Saxony

Rosalba Carriera

1739 · Paper, Pastel

This elegant 18th-century pastel portrait captures the youthful Crown Prince Friedrich Christian of Saxony with luminous detail and soft textures.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece in a cooler tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1739 by the renowned Venetian artist Rosalba Carriera, this pastel portrait depicts Crown Prince Friedrich Christian of Saxony. The work showcases Carriera's mastery of the medium, utilizing soft, blended skin tones that contrast beautifully with the intricate textures of the prince's ornate jacket and bold blue sash. It is a quintessential example of Rococo portraiture.