Portrait of Semen Ivanovich Mordvinov as Chevalier of the Order of St. Andrew 1771

Carl-Ludwig Johann Christineck's "Portrait of Semen Ivanovich Mordvinov as Chevalier of the Order of St. Andrew" from 1771 depicts the Russian statesman in formal attire. Mordvinov is shown wearing the ceremonial robes and insignia of the Order of St. Andrew, Russia's highest order of chivalry. The portrait is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, with its focus on the sitter's status and the meticulous rendering of details. Christineck, a German-born artist active in Russia during the 18th century, is known for his portraits of prominent figures of the time.