Self-Portrait of Giovanni Antonio Ranza
The image shows a portrait of a man facing forward with his head slightly turned to his left. He has a serious expression, wide-set eyes, and long curly hair. He is wearing a dark coat with decorative buttons, a cravat, and a large hat with a feather and a brooch. He is holding a document in his right hand. There are books on a table, a decorative border with floral motifs, a circular frame with text, and a crest with a botanical design at the bottom center.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1790
- Medium
- etching and aquatint with roulette on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7281 × 9057 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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