H Beard Print Collection
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print is a portrait of Francesco de Maio. It's a head and torso portrait, which was a common way to depict people at the time. The fact that de Maio was a famous chapel master makes this portrait interesting, as it gives us a glimpse into the life of a musician from the past. You can learn more about this type of art by looking into the technique of sfumato.
