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Marco Antonio Savelli, by Giovanni Battista Moroni, oil, 1900

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Overview

Marco Antonio Savelli is a 1900 oil by Giovanni Battista Moroni, a Impressionism work, held at Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

Who painted this?
Giovanni Battista Moroni
When & what style?
1900 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a man in a black robe, sitting at a stone tomb with an open book in his hand. He is looking at the viewer with a serious expression. The background is a stone wall with a statue of a woman in a niche. The man's attire and the stone tomb suggest a somber and contemplative atmosphere. The statue of the woman in the background adds a sense of elegance and refinement to the scene. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Giovanni Battista Moroni, an Italian artist known for his portraits and religious scenes.

About the artist

Portrait of Giovanni Battista Moroni
Artist

Giovanni Battista Moroni

Giovanni Battista Moroni, also known as Giambattista Moroni was an Italian painter of the Mannerist school.

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