Artwork
Portrait of Luke Wadding
Portrait of Luke Wadding is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Carlo Maratta. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
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Overview
The Portrait of Luke Wadding is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Carlo Maratta around 1675. It is now held by the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Luke Wadding, an Irish Franciscan scholar and historian, dressed in a brown robe and hat, with a white beard and hair. His serious expression and direct gaze convey a sense of gravitas.
Technique & Style
Maratta employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume in the painting, set against a dark background that highlights the subject's face and clothing. The use of chiaroscuro is characteristic of the Baroque period.
History & Provenance
Carlo Maratta, a prominent Italian painter, was active in Rome during the late 17th century. He was known for his classicizing style and worked for prominent Roman patrons, producing portraits alongside history paintings.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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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