Scherzi di Fantasia: The Philosopher
1755
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1755
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Scherzi di Fantasia: The Philosopher is a 1755 by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, a Baroque work, depicting reading, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a philosopher sitting at a desk, surrounded by books and papers. The philosopher is lost in thought, with a gentle expression on his face. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes, which gives a hint about the time period. The philosopher's surroundings are simple, yet detailed. The books and papers on his desk suggest he's been studying for a long time. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
