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Giovanni Baglione, by Ottavio Leoni, ink, 1625

Giovanni Baglione

Ottavio Leoni

1625

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Giovanni Baglione is a 1625 ink by Ottavio Leoni, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Ottavio Leoni
When & what style?
1625 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving depicts a man with a mustache, wearing a dark jacket and a white collar. The man's face is turned to the right, and his hair is cut short. The background of the engraving is a light color, with a pattern of small dots. The engraving is done in a detailed style, with intricate lines and shading that give the image depth and texture. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and clothing. The engraving is a portrait of Giovanni Baglione, created by Ottavio Leoni in 1625. It is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and is an example of Baroque art. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this engraving, you might want to look up Ottavio Leoni.

About the artist

Portrait of Ottavio Leoni
Artist

Ottavio Leoni

Ottavio Leoni (1578 – 4 September 1630) was an Italian painter and printmaker of the early-Baroque, active mainly in Rome.

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