Artwork
Lute Playing Young Man
Lute Playing Young Man is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Bartolomeo Manfredi. It is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Lute Playing Young Man is an oil painting by Bartolomeo Manfredi, created around 1650. The painting is now held at the State Hermitage Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young man playing a lute, dressed in red attire with a white ruffled collar and feathered hat. His upward gaze is illuminated by an unseen light source, creating a sense of depth.
Technique & Style
The dark background contrasts with the figure, making him prominent. The use of chiaroscuro, with light falling on the young man's face, adds to the realism of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bartolomeo Manfredi was an Italian painter, a leading member of the Caravaggisti of the early 17th century.
