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Portrait of John II Casimir Vasa (1609-1672), King of Poland, 1768-1771. Creator: Bacciarelli, Marcello (1731-1818)
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Portrait of John II Casimir Vasa (1609-1672), King of Poland, 1768-1771. Creator: Bacciarelli, Marcello (1731-1818)
Portrait of John II Casimir Vasa (1609-1672), King of Poland, 1768-1771. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw
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1768 1771 Bacciarelli John Ii Casimir John Ii Casimir Vasa Lithuania Marcello 1731 1818 Oil On Copper Poland Royal Castle Vasa Warsaw Wasa Waza
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This stunning portrait captures the regal presence of John II Casimir Vasa, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, as depicted by the Italian artist Marcello Bacciarelli in 1768-1771. The King, dressed in the robes of the Polish monarchy, gazes intently out at the viewer with a confident and resolute expression. The use of neoclassical elements, such as the simple background and the King's classical hairstyle, adds to the sense of grandeur and sophistication. John II Casimir Vasa (1609-1672) was a member of the powerful Vasa dynasty, which ruled Poland-Lithuania from 1576 to 1795. He ascended to the throne in 1764, following the death of August III of Poland, and ruled until 1771, when he was forced to abdicate due to political pressures. Bacciarelli, an Italian painter active in Poland during the late 18th century, was a leading figure in the neoclassical movement in Polish art. His portrait of John II Casimir Vasa is a testament to his skill as a painter and his ability to capture the essence of the monarch's character. The portrait is executed in oil on copper and is currently housed in the Collection of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, a national museum and cultural institution in Poland. This portrait of John II Casimir Vasa is a reminder of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Poland and Lithuania, and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Vasa dynasty. It is a must-see for anyone interested in European art, history, or the history of Poland and Lithuania.
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