Friedrich Christian (1722-63), Elector of Saxony and King of Poland — Gottfried Boy

Gottfried Boy. Painted 1751.

The court painter Gottfried Boy portrayed Friedrich Christian of Saxony in full regalia. The likeness conceals the fact that he had a physical disability and used a wheelchair. Against the wishes of his mother, who wanted one of his younger brothers to ascend the throne, he became Elector of Saxony in 1763. He began instituting major administrative reforms, but died of smallpox after a reign of only 74 days.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 113 × 144 cm

Print: 93.4 × 119 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026732. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.