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Portrait of Jacopo Foscarini, by Giovanni Battista Moroni, oil, 1570

Portrait of Jacopo Foscarini

Giovanni Battista Moroni

1570

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Jacopo Foscarini is a 1570 oil by Giovanni Battista Moroni, depicting Man, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

Who painted this?
Giovanni Battista Moroni
When & what style?
1570
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

About this work

The painting depicts a man sitting on a stone bench, wearing a red satin shirt with a white collar and a black cape. He has a beard and is looking directly at the viewer. His right hand rests on his stomach, while his left hand is placed on the bench beside him. A red book with a tassel is placed on the bench. The man's attire and the stone bench suggest a formal setting, possibly a portrait of a noble or wealthy individual. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Giovanni Battista Moroni.

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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