Artwork
Charitas
Charitas is an unspecified painting by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Charitas is a painting created by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta around 1728. It is a representative work of the Italian Rococo period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an elderly man with a bald head and long white beard, dressed in a dark robe, with his hands raised in a gesture of prayer or supplication. The subject is likely a religious figure, reflecting Piazzetta's focus on religious themes.
Technique & Style
The artwork employs dramatic chiaroscuro, with a dark background and a face illuminated from above, accentuating the subject's facial features and skin texture. This use of strong contrasts between light and dark creates a sense of depth and volume.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (also called Giambattista Piazzetta or Giambattista Valentino Piazzetta) (February 13, 1682 or 1683 – April 28, 1754) was an Italian Rococo painter of religious subjects and genre scenes.
