Artwork
Domenico di Jacopo di Matteo, called 'Becuccio Bicchieraio'
Domenico di Jacopo di Matteo, called 'Becuccio Bicchieraio' is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Andrea del Sarto. It dates from 1529 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
The portrait, executed in oil on canvas in 1529, is attributed to the Florentine painter Andrea del Sarto and is part of the collection of the Scottish National Gallery. It presents a single male sitter rendered with careful attention to facial expression and attire.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is shown seated at a table, wearing a dark hat pulled low over his forehead and a black coat over a white shirt. A bowl and a few pears rest on the tabletop, while the man looks straight ahead, his eyes conveying a quiet confidence and a faint smile.
Technique & Style
Del Sarto employs a restrained palette of muted browns for the background, allowing the illuminated face and hands to dominate the composition. Subtle chiaroscuro models the forms, giving the portrait a three‑dimensional presence and emphasizing the texture of the fabrics and skin.
History & Provenance
Created during the artist’s mature period, the work entered the Scottish National Gallery’s holdings in the 20th century, though earlier ownership details remain sparse. Its attribution to Andrea del Sarto has been accepted by scholars based on stylistic analysis.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Andrea del Sarto was an Italian painter from Florence, whose career flourished during the High Renaissance and early Mannerism.
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