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Michelangelo Ricciolini

Carlo Lasinio, after Michelangelo Ricciolini

National Gallery of Art

The image is a bust-length portrait of a person in a three-quarter view, with only the upper part of their body visible. The individual is positioned slightly to the side, with the head turned to face the viewer. They have a light complexion with distinctive facial features, including a slightly furrowed brow and a focused expression. Their hair is curly and dark brown, and they are wearing a hat with decorative elements along its band. The person is dressed in a dark, voluminous drapery with a hint of a white shirt underneath that has a ruffled collar. There is no visible jewelry. The background is a plain, brownish tone. The bottom of the image contains text identifying the subject as "MICH-AN: RICCIOLINI."

Artwork Details

Date
1789
Medium
color mezzotint
Dimensions
3307 × 4394 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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