Suonatore di flauto
1508
oil
canvas
From the collection of Borghese Collection
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Artist
Giorgione
Giorgione was a quiet voice in Venice around 1505, a city full of color and trade.
See the richer artist page1508
oil
canvas
From the collection of Borghese Collection
Suonatore di flauto is a 1508 oil by Giorgione, a High Renaissance work, held at Borghese Collection.
This painting depicts a man with a red head covering, looking to the left. He is wearing a white tunic and holding a long, thin object in his right hand. The man's attire and the object he is holding suggest that he may be a figure from a historical or mythological scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you might want to look up Giorgione.
Giorgione was a quiet voice in Venice around 1505, a city full of color and trade.
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