Old World Portraits
Portrait of Monsignor Berton de Crillon
Unknown Artist
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a Monsignor in ceremonial robes.
Elector Clemens Augustus of Cologne
Rosalba Carriera
1727 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Elector Clemens Augustus of Cologne by Venetian master Rosalba Carriera.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Created in 1727, this pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera captures Clemens Augustus, the Elector of Cologne, with the artist's signature luminosity and soft texture. The sitter is depicted in formal regalia, featuring a luxurious ermine cape and the jeweled cross of an order, set against a dark, muted background that draws focus to the delicate rendering of his features.
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