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Bildnis eines Mannes, by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, unspecified, 1718

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Overview

Bildnis eines Mannes is a 1718 unspecified by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, a High Baroque Italian work, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.

Who painted this?
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta
When & what style?
1718 · High Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
Bavarian State Painting Collections

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a dark, ornate hat and attire, with a high collar and a pendant around his neck. The man's face is the central focus, with his eyes cast downward. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The man's facial expression is somewhat somber, and his gaze is directed downward, which gives the impression that he is lost in thought. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of Giovanni Battista Piazzetta.

About the artist

Portrait of Giovanni Battista Piazzetta
Artist

Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (also called Giambattista Piazzetta or Giambattista Valentino Piazzetta) (February 13, 1682 or 1683 – April 28, 1754) was an Italian Rococo painter of religious subjects and genre scenes.

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