Who painted Portrait of Count Flaminio Tassi (?)?

Portrait of Count Flaminio Tassi (?) was painted by Fra Galgario in 1720.

Where can I see Portrait of Count Flaminio Tassi (?)?

Portrait of Count Flaminio Tassi (?) is held by Pinacoteca di Brera.

What movement is Portrait of Count Flaminio Tassi (?)?

Portrait of Count Flaminio Tassi (?) is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of Count Flaminio Tassi (?)

Fra Galgario , 1720

Portrait of Count Flaminio Tassi (?) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Fra Galgario. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca di Brera. This oil painting, Portrait of Count Flaminio Tassi (?

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, Portrait of Count Flaminio Tassi (?), is a 1720 work by Fra Galgario, an Italian artist known for his portraits. It is now held in the Pinacoteca di Brera.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man with long, curly white hair, dressed in a black jacket with gold embroidery and a white cravat, against a dark background. His serious expression and direct gaze suggest a figure of significance, likely a member of the upper class.

Technique & Style

The painting exemplifies the Rococo style, characterized by its use of rich, detailed costume and a somber background that highlights the subject. Fra Galgario's skillful rendering of the man's attire and expression demonstrates his mastery of portraiture.

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.