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Portrait du cardinal Valenti Gonzaga, by Pierre Subleyras, oil, 1745

Portrait du cardinal Valenti Gonzaga

Pierre Subleyras

1745

oil

canvas

From the collection of Capitoline Museums

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait du cardinal Valenti Gonzaga is a 1745 oil by Pierre Subleyras, a Rococo painting work, held at Capitoline Museums.

Who painted this?
Pierre Subleyras
When & what style?
1745 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Capitoline Museums

About this work

This painting shows a man with white hair, wearing a red and white robe. He is sitting with his hands resting on his lap and the armrest of his chair. The background is dark, with a few faint details visible. The man's expression is serious, and his clothing suggests that he may be a member of the clergy or nobility. The painting's style and technique are typical of 18th-century European art, with attention to detail and realism. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of artist Pierre Subleyras.

About the artist

Portrait of Pierre Subleyras
Artist

Pierre Subleyras

Pierre Subleyras (French: ; November 25, 1699 – May 28, 1749) was a French painter, active during the late-Baroque and early-Neoclassic period, mainly in Italy.

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