Portrait of Pietro Angela da Barga, bust-length and in a decorative border 1570 - 1615
cherubino_alberti
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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toned paper
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pencil drawing
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pen-ink sketch
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limited contrast and shading
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men
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portrait drawing
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pencil art
This engraving, created between 1570 and 1615 by Cherubino Alberti, depicts Pietro Angela da Barga. The portrait features a bust-length image of the sitter, framed by a decorative border adorned with cherubs and an open book. The sitter is shown wearing a laurel wreath, suggesting his status as a scholar or artist. The engraving is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture, showcasing Alberti's skill in capturing likeness and detail. The work can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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