Artwork
Comte Anibal Altemps
Comte Anibal Altemps is a drawing by the Baroque artist Ottavio Leoni. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
The signature in the corner says it’s from 1615, and the name at the bottom calls him "Comte Anibal Altemps.
This sketch shows a serious-looking man in a high collar. His hair is curly and short, and his face is drawn with loose, quick lines. The fabric of his shirt has a textured look, almost like it’s woven.
The signature in the corner says it’s from 1615, and the name at the bottom calls him "Comte Anibal Altemps." The drawing feels unfinished, like the artist was still working on it.
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Overview
Comte Anibal Altemps is a drawing created by Ottavio Mario Leoni in 1615. It is a portrait of a man, rendered in a style characteristic of the early-Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Comte Anibal Altemps, is depicted in a formal representation. The drawing conveys a sense of seriousness, capturing the subject's demeanor through the artist's use of facial expression and attire.
Technique & Style
The drawing is executed with loose, quick lines, particularly in the rendering of the subject's face and hair. The fabric of his shirt is textured, suggesting a woven quality. The overall effect is one of informality, as if the work is unfinished.
History & Provenance
The drawing is signed and dated 1615, confirming its attribution to Ottavio Mario Leoni. The inclusion of the subject's name and title at the bottom of the drawing provides further context.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ottavio Leoni (1578 – 4 September 1630) was an Italian painter and printmaker of the early-Baroque, active mainly in Rome.
