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Head of a Bishop by Gaetano Gandolfi

Head of a Bishop

Head of a Bishop

The Met

Artist: Gaetano Gandolfi(Italian, San Matteo della Decima 1734–1802 Bologna)

Date: ca. 1770

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 18 3/8 x 14 7/8 in. (46.7 x 37.8 cm)

Credit Line: Purchase, Charles and Jessie Price and Stephen Mazoh Gifts, 2010

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Brief Description

Close-up oil painting of an old man with a long white beard and a tall, pointed hat

Detailed Description

This close-up oil painting depicts the head and shoulders of an old man in profile, looking upwards and to the right against a dark, unadorned background. His face is characterized by wrinkled skin, a prominent nose, and a long, flowing white beard that extends down his chest. He wears a tall, light grey or off-white mitre, adorned with a small, ornate gold clasp featuring a reddish-pink jewel near the top. Below his chin, a white garment is visible, partially covered by a rich gold-colored fabric that drapes over his left shoulder and chest. A deeper red fabric is visible beneath the gold garment on the lower left. The lighting emphasizes the textures of his beard and the folds in his skin. Visible brushstrokes are present, particularly in the beard and the fabric of his garments.

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