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DiaporamaPortrait of a Man with a Book
Marcantonio Bassetti (1588 – 1630)
Discover Marcantonio Bassetti, Italian painter (1588-1630). Influenced by Tintoretto & Venetian masters, known for religious scenes & portraits. Explore his works at ArtsDot.
Castelvecchio Museum (Verona, Italy)
Explore Castelvecchio Museum in Verona, Italy! Discover medieval & Renaissance art – Mantegna, Pisanello – within a stunning castle restored by Carlo Scarpa. Weapons, ceramics & more await!
The new direction taken by Veronese painting in the 17th century is identified above all in the works by Marcantonio Bassetti, whose portraits possess extraordinary moral vigor. This portrait communicates the absolute vanity and transitoriness of life, avoiding any reference to the social condition or origins of the person portayed. The only tangible element is the inscription above, which gives the date (1626) and the age (85 years), but not the name of the man.
About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of a Man with a Book
- Artist: Marcantonio Bassetti
- Year: 1626
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Castelvecchio Museum
- Main color: Espresso
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
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