Portrait of Agostino Barbarigo after 1571

Paolo Veronese's "Portrait of Agostino Barbarigo" (after 1571) presents the Venetian nobleman in full armor, his hand resting upon a staff. The figure is placed against a backdrop of a rich, crimson curtain that drapes across a marble column, suggesting an interior setting. The background features a glimpse of a landscape and sea, potentially hinting at Barbarigo's influence and power. Veronese, a master of Venetian Renaissance art, is renowned for his skillful depiction of figures, fabrics, and landscapes, all contributing to the rich visual narrative of this portrait.