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Portrait of a Young Man, by Carlo Maratta, oil, 1663

Portrait of a Young Man

Carlo Maratta

1663

oil

canvas

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a Young Man is a 1663 oil by Carlo Maratta, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Who painted this?
Carlo Maratta
When & what style?
1663
Where can I see it?
Gemäldegalerie Berlin

About this work

This portrait showcases a young man with long, dark hair and a white lace collar. He is dressed in a black jacket, and the background of the painting is a dark brown color. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting is from the 17th century. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Carlo Maratta.

About the artist

Portrait of Carlo Maratta
Artist

Carlo Maratta

Carlo Maratta or Maratti (18 May 1625 – 15 December 1713) was an Italian Baroque painter and draughtsman, active principally in Rome where he was the leading painter in the second half of the 17th century.

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