Artwork
Portrait of a Young Man
Portrait of a Young Man is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Ludovico Carracci. It dates from 1592 and is held in the collection of the Capitoline Museums.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Young Man is a 1592 oil painting by Ludovico Carracci, an Italian early-Baroque artist from Bologna.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young man wearing a black hat and dark jacket over a white shirt, set against a dark brown background. His face is the main focus, rendered in detail with a subtle expression.
Technique & Style
Carracci employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume. Broad gestures and dynamic lighting convey emotional depth, characteristic of his approach to figurative painting.
History & Provenance
The portrait is housed in the Capitoline Museums, exemplifying Carracci's contribution to the revitalization of Italian figurative painting during a period dominated by Mannerism.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ludovico (or Lodovico) Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; 21 April 1555 – 13 November 1619) was an Italian early-Baroque painter, etcher, and printmaker from Bologna.
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