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Cesare Borgia and Machiavelli

Federico Faruffini

1866

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Cesare Borgia and Machiavelli is a 1866 ink by Federico Faruffini, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Federico Faruffini
When & what style?: 1866 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts two men in a room with a large window. The man on the left sits on a chair, wearing a hat and holding a sword. The man on the right sits on a chair, looking at the other man. The room has a tiled floor and a curtain on the right side. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with the only light coming from the window. The etching is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the textures and folds of the clothing. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. For more on this style of art, look into the movement of Realism.