1645
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Portrait of Cardinal Luigi Capponi is a 1645 oil by Justus Sustermans, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting shows a man sitting in a chair. He is wearing a red hat and a white robe with lace trim. The robe is covered by a red cloak. The man's right hand is resting on his lap, and his left hand is pointing downward. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the man stand out. The artist used chiaroscuro to create this effect. The man in the painting is Luigi Capponi. He was a cardinal, which is a high-ranking official in the Catholic Church. The artist who painted this portrait was Justus Sustermans.
Justus Sustermans, Joost Sustermans or Suttermans, his given name Italianised to Giusto (28 September 1597 – 23 April 1681), was a Flemish painter and draughtsman who is mainly known for his portraits.
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