Artwork
Portrait of Gianlorenzo Bernini (1598 - 1680)
Portrait of Gianlorenzo Bernini (1598 - 1680) is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Gaulli. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1675 by Giovanni Battista Gaulli, is a portrait of the renowned sculptor and architect Gianlorenzo Bernini. It is now held in the Scottish National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Bernini with a long white beard and mustache, dressed in a black robe with a white collar. His right hand is extended, while his left is not visible. The subject is set against a dark background, emphasizing his facial features.
Technique & Style
Gaulli's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The strong contrast between the subject's face and the dark surroundings is characteristic of the French Classical Baroque style.
History & Provenance
Gaulli, influenced by Bernini's work, painted this portrait when Bernini was 77 years old. The painting is a representation of the artist's admiration for the sculptor and architect.
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Artist
Giovanni Battista Gaulli (8 May 1639 – 2 April 1709), also known as Baciccio or Baciccia (Genoese nicknames for Giovanni Battista), was an Italian Baroque painter working in the High Baroque and early Rococo periods.
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