Open full image Pin
MAN Naples 27685, by Unknown, fresco, 1850

MAN Naples 27685

Unknown

1850

fresco

From the collection of Naples National Archaeological Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

MAN Naples 27685 is a 1850 fresco by Unknown, held at Naples National Archaeological Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Naples National Archaeological Museum

About this work

This fresco painting depicts a man in a dynamic pose, with his right arm raised and his left arm bent at the elbow. He wears a short tunic and has a belt around his waist. The background is a warm, earthy red color. The man's facial expression is one of concentration, and his body language suggests that he is in the midst of an action or movement. The overall effect of the painting is one of energy and dynamism. If you're interested in learning more about fresco painting, you might want to look up the technique of tempera.

About the artist

More by Unknown

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app