Italian school, late 18th century.
Male portrait.
Oil on canvas.
Re-drawn.
Frame of the 19th century.
Measurements: 65 x 57 cm; 59 x 50,5 cm (frame).
Male bust of naturalistic character, in which an expressive and extremely plastic palette has been used, based on strong contrasts between warm and cold tones. Wearing a beret, the figure is partially hidden behind a long beard of grey hair. His tanned skin, modelled with side lighting, emphasises his angular features. The influence of Venetian art can be seen in the treatment of light, as Venice is an enclave with a long tradition of portraiture, from the 16th to the 18th century, from Bellini to Giorgione and Titian to Giorgione. In particular, the legacy of Giorgione's vivid portraits of humble characters and old women can be appreciated,