Who painted Portrait of a Young Nobleman?

Portrait of a Young Nobleman was painted by Fra Galgario in 1705.

Where can I see Portrait of a Young Nobleman?

Portrait of a Young Nobleman is held by Walters Art Museum.

What movement is Portrait of a Young Nobleman?

Portrait of a Young Nobleman is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a Young Nobleman?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a Young Nobleman are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of a Young Nobleman

Fra Galgario , 1705

Portrait of a Young Nobleman is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Fra Galgario. It dates from 1705 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of a Young Nobleman is an oil painting by Fra Galgario, an Italian artist active in Bergamo during the late-Baroque or Rococo period.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a young nobleman with a shaved head, dressed in elaborate attire, including a red robe with gold accents and a blue and gold hat, signifying his high social status.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, characteristic of his refined portraiture style, which is associated with the Rococo movement.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1705, the Portrait of a Young Nobleman is now held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Fra Galgario

Fra’ Galgario (4 March 1655 – December 1743), born Giuseppe Vittore Ghislandi, and also called Fra’ Vittore del Galgario, was an Italian painter, mainly active in Bergamo as a portraitist during the Rococo or late-Baroque period.