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Portrait of John Baptist Albetrandi (1731–1808), bishop, by Marcello Bacciarelli, oil, 1800

Portrait of John Baptist Albetrandi (1731–1808), bishop

Marcello Bacciarelli

1800

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

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Overview

Portrait of John Baptist Albetrandi (1731–1808), bishop is a 1800 oil by Marcello Bacciarelli, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Marcello Bacciarelli
When & what style?
1800
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with white hair, wearing a red and black robe adorned with a gold cross and chain. The background is dark, with a lighter circle behind the subject's head. The subject's attire suggests he holds a position of importance, possibly within the church. A subtle detail is the way the light catches the gold accents on his clothing, adding a touch of elegance to the overall composition. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the works of Marcello Bacciarelli.

About the artist

Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli
Artist

Marcello Bacciarelli

Marcello Bacciarelli (Italian pronunciation: ; 16 February 1731 – 5 January 1818) was an Italian-born painter of the late-baroque and Neoclassic periods active in Poland and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

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