1721
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Dominant colour
The miser is a 1721 oil by Giuseppe Nogari, a Rococo painting work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
The painting depicts an older man with a long white beard, wearing a dark robe. He is holding a small, ornate box in his right hand and appears to be counting coins. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's face and the box he is holding. The man's facial expression is serious, and he seems to be focused on his task. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and hands. The artist's use of chiaroscuro and attention to detail make this painting a great example of the technique. If you want to see more paintings that use chiaroscuro, look up the artist Giuseppe Nogari.
Giuseppe Nogari (1699 – 3 December 1766) was an Italian painter of the Rococo. He painted mainly painted half-body portraits, either real or of historical and religious figures. They are striking for their emotional…
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