Portret van Maximiliaan III Jozef van Beieren by Joseph Anton Zimmermann

Portret van Maximiliaan III Jozef van Beieren 1745 - 1797

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"Portret van Maximiliaan III Jozef van Beieren" is an engraving by Joseph Anton Zimmermann, depicting Maximilian III Joseph, Elector of Bavaria. Created between 1745 and 1797, the artwork portrays the elector in a formal setting, emphasizing his royal status. Zimmermann, renowned for his portraiture, captures the elector's dignified presence, wearing elaborate attire with a richly decorated background. The engraving is an excellent example of 18th-century portraiture, showcasing a prominent figure in European history.