Bartolomeo Bonghi (died 1584)
The Met
Artist: Giovanni Battista Moroni(Italian, Albino, no later than 1524–1578 Albino)
Date: shortly after 1553
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 40 x 32 1/4 in. (101.6 x 81.9 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1913
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A bearded man in a fur-trimmed coat sits in a chair, holding a book, landscape through window
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a man seated in a wooden armchair, facing slightly to the viewer's right, with his head turned to look directly forward. He has a prominent, long, reddish-brown beard and mustache that covers his chin and upper lip. His skin is fair, and he has a serious expression with light-colored eyes. He wears a dark, possibly black, velvet coat with wide sleeves, and a large, light brown fur stole draped over his shoulders and chest. A red collar is visible beneath the fur, and red cuffs with white ruffled trim are seen at his wrists. On his head, he wears a dark, soft, four-cornered cap. His left hand rests on the armrest of the chair, holding a small, light-colored book with a dark spine. The book is open, and some faint, dark script is visible on the pages. A gold ring is on the ring finger of his left hand. The armchair is made of dark brown wood with carved scrollwork on the armrests. The back and seat of the chair have red leather or fabric accents with brass-colored studs. Behind the man, to his left, is a tall, rectangular window opening, revealing a landscape under a clear blue sky. Through the window, a light-colored, multi-story building with a red-tiled roof is visible, surrounded by green trees. To the far left, a tall, light-colored tower with a small tree growing from its top stands against the sky. The interior wall around the window and behind the man is a plain, light gray. The overall lighting is soft, highlighting the man's face and the textures of his clothing.
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