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Man with a Monkey, by Annibale Carracci, unspecified, 1550

Man with a Monkey

Annibale Carracci

1550

unspecified

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

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Overview

Man with a Monkey is a 1550 unspecified by Annibale Carracci, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?
Annibale Carracci
When & what style?
1550 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
Uffizi Gallery

About this work

In the painting, a man is shown holding a monkey. The man is wearing a brown shirt and has his right arm around the monkey. The monkey is looking at the man and appears to be touching his face. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the man and monkey stand out. The man's expression is serious, and he seems to be concentrating on the monkey. The monkey, on the other hand, appears to be curious and playful. The contrast between the man's serious expression and the monkey's playful nature creates an interesting dynamic in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Annibale Carracci.

About the artist

Portrait of Annibale Carracci
Artist

Annibale Carracci

Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.

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