Benvenuto Cellini (1500–1571) (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum)
1870
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1870
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows a man in a green tunic with a red cape draped over his shoulders. He wears a gold necklace and holds a small, golden object in his right hand. The man stands in front of a gold background, with a red fabric draped behind him. He has short, dark hair and a beard. His attire and accessories suggest he is a figure of importance. This painting is a design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum, created by artist William Wise in 1870. To learn more about the artist's style and techniques, explore the works of William Wise.
