Source | Wikipedia Publication: Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaText: Artist Attributed to Martin van Meytens (1695–1770) Title Portrait of Emperor Charles VI (1685-1740) Date probably 18th century Medium oil on canvas Dimensions 95 × 75 cm (37.4 × 29.5 in) Object history Provenance: Director G. Söderlund (1938). Notes In the above-mentioned exhibition the portrait was ascribed to Martin van Meytens II by the Swedish professor A. Hahr, who also identified the portrayed gentleman as Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, compare with the newspaper article in Svenska Dagbladet, "Namnlösa porträtt få namn", 17th of January 1938, where the painting is reproduced and mentioned. Source/Photographer Bruun Rasmussen |