Artwork
Bildnis eines rauchenden, bärtigen Mannes mit Turban
Bildnis eines rauchenden, bärtigen Mannes mit Turban is an unspecified painting by the High Baroque Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piazzetta. It dates from 1718 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Bildnis eines rauchenden, bärtigen Mannes mit Turban is a 1718 painting by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a portrait of a man in profile, wearing a dark jacket and turban, and smoking a pipe. His detailed facial features, including a prominent nose and bushy beard, are set against a dark background that highlights his expression, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Piazzetta's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing attention to the subject's face. The contrast between light and dark areas enhances the overall effect of the portrait.
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.
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