A Portrait of the Artist's Son Giacomo
1735
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1735
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A Portrait of the Artist's Son Giacomo is a 1735 by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a young boy with curly hair, looking down at his hands. He’s wearing a simple white shirt with rolled-up sleeves. The background is plain and blurry, so all the focus is on his face and hands. The artist used soft shading to make the boy’s face look three-dimensional. His hands are rough and detailed, almost like they’re real. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro*.
