Artwork
A musical party
A musical party is a print by Girolamo Rossi. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A musical party is depicted in a print by Girolamo Rossi the Elder, created circa 1650.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows three figures: a woman in a fancy hat and light dress, a man in dark robes holding a book or sheet music, and a man in a long coat and wig holding a walking stick. Their close grouping suggests a musical gathering.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using shading to create contrast between the detailed figures and the plain background, making the subjects stand out.
History & Provenance
The print is based on a composition by Giorgione, indicating the artist's influence on Rossi's work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Italian printmaker in the 1600s, Girolamo Rossi turned myth into finely etched lines.
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