How to Handle Baldur's Gate 3's "Fake Portrait of a Noble Before His Death"

Part 3 of Baldur's Gate is a game that spans many Acts and is full with fascinating secrets and objectives. One such enigma is the "Fake Portrait of a Noble Before His Death," an item that has baffled several gamers.Is there any real purpose for this item in the game, apart than being able to get it from Oskar Fevras in the sewers?

How to Use BG3

's Fake Portrait of a Noble Before His Death

'Fake Portrait of a Noble Before His Death' seems to be an important item in an Oskar Fevras quest line, yet It is only an unspecified item. It shows up .Oskar in Act 3 could be peddling knockoffs of pricey artworks. in order to make some money. You are free to purchase this and other paintings from him and use them to adorn your camp, but doing so also suggests that his life may have turned out differently had someone saved him fromthe hiding place of Zhentarim in Act 1.

The Quest Line for "Free the Artist"

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The estate of Lady Jannath, which is situated north of the Steel Watch Foundry and south of the House of Grief, is connected to the image.You'll learn that Lady Jannath has been looking for Oskar and that they have a love connection if you investigate the estate. Rewinding to Act 1, you will discover that Oskar was engaged to be married before he had to 'think things through' and ended up being abducted by the Zhents if you use all of his voicelines in the Zhent's lair after determining you do wish to assist him.

In order for him to fulfill his questline correctly, you will have to assist him in Act 1. Here's how to get Lady Jannath and Oskar back together:

1. Free Oskar from the Zhentarim hideout in Act 1 by persuading Brem, the trader in the hideout to set him free or by buying his freedom.
2. Look for Oskar in Baldur’s Gate during Act 3 at Lady Jannath’s Estate to the west of the Lower City, north of the Steel Watch Foundry. There is a Dragonborn standing guard at the front door that will give advise the player not to enter, but ultimately won’t do anything if you do.
3. Toggle ‘Non-Lethal Attacks’ to being active on the ‘Passives tab’.
4. Knock out Oskar, who is threatening Lady Jannath in her room.
5. Loot Oskar and get the key from him after he’s knocked out and talk with Lady Jannath to find out about all the strange paranormal activity effecting their home.
6. Reach the Atelier at the top of the manor. Note: You may need to find creative methods of getting to the top without constantly being knocked down by the cursed skulls throughout the house.
7. Take the Painting of a Smiling Maiden in the Atelier and place on the Painting Stand.
8. Go behind the secret door that opened and read the letter.
9. Read the letter inside the locked chest.
10. Get the Torch of Revocation from Mystic Carrion in Philgrave’s Mansion, located south of Sorcerous Sundries and Felogyr’s Fireworks in the abandoned house.
11. Use the Torch of Revocation to destroy the Painting of a Smiling Maiden in the Atelier.
12. Return to Oskar and Lady Jannath’s bedroom and speak with them to trigger the quest’s finale.

Going ahead, trying to convince Kerri that her actions are inconsistent with her character is the best approach to bring this quest to a close. Make use of persuasion tests wherever possible. Having said that, this is more of an opportunity for you to roleplay how your character would react to the next exchange than it is to choose the "correct" option.

Oskar will offer to take you back inside the Atelier to paint a painting of the hero who rescued him and his rocky marriage if you allow him to remain in the afterlife.