Artwork
Time Discovering Truth, sketch
Time Discovering Truth, sketch is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Mariano Salvador Maella. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is a sketch by Mariano Salvador Maella, a Spanish artist who later became chamber painter to King Charles IV.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of the Rococo style, showcasing Maella's early affinity for this aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Created in 1767, the sketch predates Maella's royal appointment in 1774 and is now held by the Brooklyn Museum.
Context
It represents an early phase in Maella's career, before he transitioned to Neoclassical portraiture and religious frescoes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mariano Salvador Maella Pérez (21 August 1739 – 10 May 1819) was a Spanish painter known primarily for his portraits and religious frescoes.
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