Portrait of Galeazzo Campi, the Artist's Father
1535
oil
canvas
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1535
oil
canvas
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Dominant colour
Portrait of Galeazzo Campi, the Artist's Father is a 1535 oil by Giulio Campi, a Mannerism work, held at Uffizi Gallery.
The painting shows a man in a black hat and dark clothing, with his head turned slightly to the right. He is wearing a dark jacket with puffy sleeves and a white collar. His left hand is clenched into a fist and held against his chest. The man's face is serious, with a slight furrow between his eyebrows. He has a prominent nose and thin lips. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. This portrait is reminiscent of the work of artists who specialized in capturing the likenesses of wealthy patrons. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Giulio Campi (1502 – 5 March 1572) was an Italian painter and architect. His brothers Vincenzo Campi and Antonio Campi were also renowned painters.
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