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Portrait of a Venetian Procurator
Portrait of a Venetian Procurator is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Antonello de Saliba. It dates from 1497 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
The Portrait of a Venetian Procurator is a 1497 painting by Antonello de Saliba, an Italian artist associated with the Northern Renaissance. It is a portrait of a Venetian official, executed in paint.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with dark hair and brown eyes, dressed in a red garment with a white collar and black shoulder strap, set against a dark background that accentuates his features. His attire indicates his status as a Venetian official, likely a procurator.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases a high level of detail and realism, characteristic of the Renaissance period. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, helps to create a sense of depth and volume in the portrait.
History & Provenance
Created by Antonello de Saliba, who was active in Sicily and Calabria, the painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. De Saliba was born around 1466 and trained under his cousin Jacobello da Messina, possibly traveling to Venice in the 1480s.
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Artist
Antonio de Saliba, or Antonello de Saliba or Resaliba, (c.1466-c.1535) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance, mainly active in Sicily and Calabria.
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