Artwork
Portrait of a Venetian Family with a Manservant Serving Coffee
Portrait of a Venetian Family with a Manservant Serving Coffee is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Pietro Longhi. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This painting depicts a Venetian family in a domestic setting, engaged in a leisurely activity.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts a Venetian family in a domestic setting, engaged in a leisurely activity. The scene is characterized by a sense of relaxed formality.
Subject & Meaning
The family is shown receiving coffee from a manservant, who is prominently featured in the composition. The servant's inclusion suggests a level of familiarity and trust between him and the family.
Technique & Style
The painting is rendered in a style that captures the warmth and intimacy of the scene, with the figures bathed in sunlight. The artist's attention to the everyday lives of the Venetian elite is evident in the depiction of the family's domestic routine.
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Artist & collection
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