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Carlo Maratta

Carlo Lasinio

1789

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Carlo Maratta is a 1789 ink by Carlo Lasinio, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Carlo Lasinio
When & what style?: 1789 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a close-up portrait of a man with curly red hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark coat over a light shirt, and his right hand rests on a folded cloth or paper. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on his face. The name "Carlo Maratta" is written at the bottom, though it’s not clear if that’s who this is. The painting uses a mix of light and shadow to make the face stand out. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for drama.