Portrait of A Tuscan Nobleman Oil On Canvas 18th Century

Features

Artwork title:  Ritratto di nobiluomo toscano

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Subject:  Portrait/Face

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Oil on Canvas

Description : Ritratto di nobiluomo toscano

Oil on canvas. The portrayed nobleman wears formal attire, austere but embellished with rich lace on the sleeves and jabot, under which a pendant decoration is well displayed. He holds a letter, whose header can be read. This is an artifice to declare the name of the rich man: the location of Pistoia and the name Arrighi, which corresponds to an important Tuscan family, can be read well. The medal of the pendant, which bears a red wedged cross with lanceolate tips (or red octagonal cross), reminds of the Holy Military Order of Saint Stephen, Pope and martyr, knightly order of the Grand Ducal house of Tuscany, which was conferred to the nobles of Tuscan cities with the requisites. The order still exists. The painting, restored and relined, is presented in a frame in style.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. Product with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lawful Origin.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 104
Width: 78
Depth: 6

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 92
Width: 65