Portrait of F.De Pisia, a Papal Notary
1545
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1545
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting is a portrait of a man sitting at a desk, looking directly at the viewer. He has dark hair and a beard, and is wearing a dark robe with a white collar. His right hand rests on a piece of paper, while his left hand holds a quill pen. The desk is covered with papers and a book, and there is a small cup or inkwell in front of him. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist who created this portrait is Jacopino del Conte.