1551
oil
canvas
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
Dominant colour
Portrait of a crossbowman (Mastro Battista di Rocca Contrada) is a 1551 oil by Lorenzo Lotto, a Mannerism work, depicting Crossbow, held at Capitoline Museums.
This painting shows a man dressed in Renaissance attire, holding a crossbow. He is depicted in a three-quarter view, with his head turned slightly to his right. The man's attire is formal, consisting of a dark-colored doublet and hose, with a white shirt underneath. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, with the subject's face and clothing standing out against a darker background. The overall effect is one of quiet confidence and authority. The artist who created this work is Lorenzo Lotto.
Lorenzo Lotto (c. 1480 – 1556/57) was an Italian Renaissance painter, draughtsman, and illustrator, traditionally placed in the Venetian school, though much of his career was spent in other north Italian cities. He…
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