Old World Portraits
Allegorical Portrait of Catherine II
Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder
An imposing and regal allegorical portrait of Empress Catherine II of Russia.
Portrait of Catherine II
Fyodor Rokotov
1763 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An iconic 18th-century profile portrait of Catherine the Great in her imperial regalia.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm wood and umber notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1763 by Fyodor Rokotov, this masterful portrait captures Catherine II of Russia shortly after her accession to the throne. Seated in profile, the Empress is surrounded by the symbols of her power—the sceptre, orb, and ermine-lined mantle—rendered with exquisite detail in lace, velvet, and silk.
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