Gabriello Chiabrera 1625

ottavioleoni

print

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

portrait reference

pencil drawing

19th century

portrait drawing

pencil work

This etching by Ottavio Leoni depicts the Italian poet Gabriello Chiabrera, known for his contributions to Italian lyric poetry. Created in 1625, the portrait captures Chiabrera in an oval frame, emphasizing his stern gaze and meticulously detailed ruff collar. The inscription "Eques Octavius Leoni" identifies the artist, while the inscription "Romanus pictor fecit" (Roman painter made it) confirms its Italian origin. This artwork exemplifies the portraiture style prevalent in early 17th century Italy.