Who painted Thomas Campanella?

Thomas Campanella was painted by Balthasar Moncornet in 1658.

Where can I see Thomas Campanella?

Thomas Campanella is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Thomas Campanella?

Thomas Campanella is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Thomas Campanella

Balthasar Moncornet , 1658

Thomas Campanella is an ink print by the Baroque artist Balthasar Moncornet. It dates from 1658 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

The print was made in 1658, during a time when maps and science grew fast.

This engraving shows a side view of a man in robes with a tall hat.
His left hand holds a book, his right rests on a globe.
The detail in his face and clothes is sharp, thanks to cross-hatching.

The print was made in 1658, during a time when maps and science grew fast.
Engravings like this spread new ideas before photography existed.

Try looking up engraving to see how tools shaped these sharp lines.

Overview

This 1658 engraving on laid paper depicts Thomas Campanella, created by French artist Balthasar Moncornet.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows Campanella in a side view, wearing robes and a tall hat, holding a book and resting his hand on a globe, symbolizing his intellectual pursuits.

Technique & Style

The engraving features sharp detail, achieved through cross-hatching, capturing the subject's facial features and attire with precision.

Context

Produced during a period of rapid growth in scientific knowledge and cartography, this engraving represents one of many portraits by Moncornet that disseminated images of influential figures before the advent of photography.

Artist & collection

Artist

Balthasar Moncornet

Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.