Artwork
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) in pelzverbrämtem Mantel, Brustbild
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) in pelzverbrämtem Mantel, Brustbild is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Tiberio Titi. It dates from 1611 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. This portrait, painted in oil, depicts a man in a simple, dark outfit with a light collar.
About this work
Overview
This portrait, painted in oil, depicts a man in a simple, dark outfit with a light collar. Created in 1611, it is held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Galileo Galilei, shown with a serious expression and a small red mark on his cheek. The artist's use of shadows and focus on the face and hands suggests an intention to convey the person's character.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth and drama. This style was characteristic of early Baroque Italian art.
History & Provenance
The portrait was painted by Tiberio Titi, an Italian artist trained by his father Santi di Tito. Titi specialized in portraiture and worked on small pencil works for Cardinal Leopoldo de' Medici.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tiberio di Tito (1573–1627) was an Italian painter. He was born in Florence. He was the son and pupil of the late-Mannerist painter Santi di Tito. He specialized in portrait painting, including small pencil portraits,…
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