Portret van natuurkundige Giovanni Battista Venturi by Francesco Rosaspina

Portret van natuurkundige Giovanni Battista Venturi 1772 - 1841

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

photo restoration

ink paper printed

light coloured

white palette

tonal art

remaining negative space

watercolor

This engraving by Francesco Rosaspina depicts Giovanni Battista Venturi, a renowned Italian physicist. The portrait shows Venturi in a formal pose, wearing a jacket with ornate decorations and a star on his chest, suggesting his status and accomplishments. The engraving, crafted in the Neoclassical style, showcases the meticulous detail and clarity typical of this artistic period. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this portrait provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent scientific figure.