1588
oil
canvas
From the collection of Accademia Carrara
Dominant colour
Portrait of a seated Old Man is a 1588 oil by Giovanni Battista Moroni, a Mannerism work, depicting Old Man, held at Accademia Carrara.
This portrait features a seated old man with a white beard and hair, dressed in a dark blue robe with a fur-lined collar. He wears a black cap and holds a book in his right hand, resting his left hand on a wooden armrest adorned with a carved design. The old man's attire and the style of the painting suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the portrait. The artist's attention to detail and ability to capture the subject's character make this portrait a compelling work of art. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the works of Giovanni Battista Moroni.
Giovanni Battista Moroni, also known as Giambattista Moroni was an Italian painter of the Mannerist school.
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