A Gentleman Pilgrim with a Rosary
1744
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Marco Alvise Pitteri
Marco Alvise Pitteri (1702–1786) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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A Gentleman Pilgrim with a Rosary is a 1744 ink by Marco Alvise Pitteri, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a man with a serious expression, looking down at his hands as he holds a rosary. He is dressed in a dark robe with a white ruffled collar, and his long hair is pulled back. The background is dark, with a subtle texture that suggests it may be a print or engraving. The man's facial features are rendered in fine detail, with deep lines etched into his forehead and around his eyes. His hands are clasped together, with the rosary beads wrapped around his fingers. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought. The level of detail and texture in this image suggests that it is a high-quality print or engraving. To learn more about the technique used to create this image, you might want to look into the art of etching.
Marco Alvise Pitteri (1702–1786) was an artist.
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