The Sacrifice of Polyxena
129.0 x 94.0 cm
Hermitage Museum
giambattista pittoni (1687 – 1767)
Giambattista Pittoni (1687-1767) was a leading Venetian painter of the late Baroque & Rococo periods. Known for his religious and mythological scenes, theatrical expressiveness, and founding role at the Academy of Fine Arts, Venice.
Hermitage Museum (Saint Petersburg, Russia)
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About this artwork
- Title: The Sacrifice of Polyxena
- Artist: giambattista pittoni
- Original dimensions: 129.0 x 94.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Hermitage Museum
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Gray
- Keywords: oil painting , troy , polyxena
- Perceived brightness: shadow