Artwork
Violinist
Violinist is an oil painting by Unknown. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Violinist' is an oil on canvas work depicting a seated figure playing a violin.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a man in a brown coat and hat, seated in an arched doorway with a violin and bow. A book and red sash lie on a table before him, and a dark background hints at a room beyond the doorway.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, using muted colors that allow the subject's attire to stand out against the darker surroundings.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
