Artwork
Bildnis eines Mädchens
Bildnis eines Mädchens 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 Mädchens is a painting by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, created in 1718. It is housed at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young woman in a white dress against a dark background, her hands clasped together as she looks down. Her blurred face conveys a sense of sadness or contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on her emotions.
Technique & Style
Piazzetta's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing attention to the woman's face and hands. The contrast between light and shadow contributes to the overall mood of introspection and quiet contemplation.
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.
