Artwork
Bildnis eines Bauern
Bildnis eines Bauern is an unspecified painting by the High Baroque Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piazzetta. It dates from 1718 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Bildnis eines Bauern is a painting by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, created in 1718.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man with his head tilted back, wearing a hat and dark shirt. His facial features are indistinct, and the dark background is undefined.
Technique & Style
The work appears unfinished, with visible brushstrokes and rough texture. Piazzetta's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta was an Italian Rococo painter of religious subjects and genre scenes.
