Artwork
Head of a Young Man in Profile with a Book
Head of a Young Man in Profile with a Book is a drawing by the Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Piazzetta. It dates from 1740 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Head of a Young Man in Profile with a Book is a drawing by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, created in 1740. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a young man absorbed in reading, his calm and focused expression conveying a sense of quiet contemplation. His simple attire adds to the serene atmosphere of the scene.
Technique & Style
Piazzetta employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of depth and volume in the drawing. Subtle gradations of light and shadow model the young man's features and clothing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (also called Giambattista Piazzetta or Giambattista Valentino Piazzetta) (February 13, 1682 or 1683 – April 28, 1754) was an Italian Rococo painter of religious subjects and genre scenes.
