Podobizna malíře miniatur Karla Bruniho (Portrait of the Miniaturist Karl Bruni - or of an unknown n
Podobizna malíře miniatur Karla Bruniho (Portrait of the Miniaturist Karl Bruni - or of an unknown nobleman), Jan Kupecký (1666 - 1740), 1709One of the most elaborated of Kupecký’s portraits was painted during his stay in Vienna, where his style achieved more elegance and his technique became more precise. The represented figure is probably the Viennese painter of miniatures Karl Bruni (1653? - 1714), who was a witness at Kupecký’s wedding in the year the portrait was made. The luxurious and costly costume can however also suggest that this is a nobleman, whose hobby is miniature painting. Kupecký depicted his model in a relaxed position with a small brush and an oval miniature in his hand. The right-hand side features a view through to an obelisk and a circular ancient-like temple. These motifs can be understood as either symbols of glory or a personal recollection from the sitter’s travels - most probably around Italy.It is currently part of the Schwarzenberg Palace gallery in Prague -- source link
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