Artwork
Giacomo Antonio Mannini
Giacomo Antonio Mannini is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Ottavio Leoni. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The engraving 'Giacomo Antonio Mannini' is a portrait created by Ottavio Leoni in 1604. It depicts a man with distinctive features and attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the portrait is Giacomo Antonio Mannini, a figure about whom little is known beyond his depiction in this work.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases Leoni's skillful use of cross-hatching, a technique involving closely spaced parallel lines that create shading and texture, giving the subject's clothing and features a three-dimensional appearance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1604 by Ottavio Leoni, an Italian painter and printmaker active in Rome during the early Baroque period, this work exemplifies the artistic techniques of its time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ottavio Leoni (1578 – 4 September 1630) was an Italian painter and printmaker of the early-Baroque, active mainly in Rome.
