1705
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A Gondolier is a 1705 oil by Luca Carlevarijs, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting shows a man in a long-sleeved shirt and pants. He's wearing a hat and shoes. His right arm is outstretched, and his left arm is bent. The background is a solid color. The man's clothes are loose-fitting, and his hat is pulled low over his face. His shoes are dark and have a low heel. The background is a warm, earthy tone. This painting is a great example of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
Luca Carlevarijs or Carlevaris (20 January 1663 – 12 February 1730) was an Italian painter and engraver working mainly in Venice.
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