Portret van Maximiliaan I Jozef, koning van Beieren 1781 - 1871

This is a portrait of Maximiliaan I Jozef, King of Bavaria, by Vitus Jeremias Vockerot. The print captures the king within an oval frame, emphasizing his figure against a neutral backdrop. The composition is structured through contrasting tones, using light and shadow to define the king's features and attire. Vockerot's use of line creates a sense of formality, typical of portraits intended to convey authority. The king's gaze, directed slightly off-center, engages the viewer while maintaining a degree of separation. The texture is rendered through fine lines, simulating the feel of fabric and metal. This detailed approach invites a close inspection of the king's status symbols. The oval frame isolates the king, reinforcing his elevated position, while also acting as a structural device that contains and organizes the composition. The artwork's formal elements work together to communicate power and prestige, reflecting the cultural values of representation and authority during that time.