Archduke Francis Joseph Charles, the later Emperor Francis II (1768−1835), at the Age of Seven
1774/75 | Johann Zoffani
The white uniform with the necklace of the Order of Saint Stephen and the Golden Fleece and the small sword indicate the future role of the Archduke as emperor. Globe, books, ar- mour and the antique bust of Marcus Aurelius allude to the comprehensive, enlightened education that the future ruler received in Florence. Positioned on a platform, Archduke Fran- cis gazes directly into the eyes of the viewer.
The white uniform with the necklace of the Order of Saint Stephen and the Golden Fleece and the small sword indicate the future role of the Archduke as emperor. Globe, books, ar- mour and the antique bust of Marcus Aurelius allude to the comprehensive, enlightened education that the future ruler received in Florence. Positioned on a platform, Archduke Fran- cis gazes directly into the eyes of the viewer.
Artist:
Johann Zoffani (1733 Frankfurt am Main - 1810 Strand-on-the-Green/Kew) DNB
Depiction/Person:
Franz (1792-1835), von 1792-1806 als Franz II. Kaiser, seit 1806 als Franz I. Kaiser von Österreich (1768 Florenz - 1835 Wien) DNB
Time:
1774/75
Object Name
Painting
Culture
German
Material/technology:
Canvas
Dimensions:
197 cm x 142,5 cm x 2,5 cm
Framed: 219,5 cm x 165,5 cm x 7,5 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Gemäldegalerie
Invs.
Gemäldegalerie, 6390
Provenance
1775 painted in Florence; 1783 in the gallery; 1908 in Schönbrunn