Untitled
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1750 by Francesco Faraone Aquila, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a busy scene split into two parts. On the left, a group of people—some kneeling, some lying down—gathers around a sick or dead person on a bed. A woman in dark clothes reaches out, while others look on. On the right, a man in a dim room waves a fan over a cow and another animal, with a woman in a window watching. The contrast between light and dark is sharp, making some figures stand out while others fade into shadow. The text at the bottom is in Italian and seems to be a dedication. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this dramatic lighting works.
