Artwork
Ritratto di cardinale Tommaso Ruffo
Ritratto di cardinale Tommaso Ruffo is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Giuseppe Maria Crespi. It dates from 1721 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
The Ritratto di cardinale Tommaso Ruffo is a portrait painted in oil by Giuseppe Maria Crespi in 1721. It is now held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted wearing red robes with a blue collar underneath, holding a book in his right hand. His attire and the book suggest he is a religious figure or scholar. He appears to be looking directly at the viewer, engaging them.
Technique & Style
Crespi employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume, adding depth and dimension to the portrait.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giuseppe Maria Crespi (14 March 1665 – 16 July 1747), nicknamed Lo Spagnuolo ('The Spaniard'), was an Italian late Baroque painter of the Bolognese School.
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