Portrait of archbishop Gavriil Petrov 1774

Aleksey Antropov was a prominent Russian portrait painter, and this portrait of Archbishop Gavriil Petrov is a prime example of his work. Executed in 1774, the painting captures the Archbishop in formal attire, holding a staff, and with a book resting on his hand. The realistic depiction and detailed rendering of the subject's clothing, jewelry, and facial features are typical of Antropov's style, highlighting the artist's mastery of the portrait genre. The image reveals a formal, solemn, and dignified character, appropriate for a religious figure of authority.