The image is a portrait of a man named Pietro Moscati, showing a side profile from the shoulders up. He is facing right, with a prominent nose and a strong jawline. He has straight hair that reaches his neck and covers his ears, styled neatly. He is dressed in period attire with a high-collared jacket and a visible cravat around his neck. The background is dark, contrasting with his lighter features, and the portrait is framed by an oval border. The text outside the oval provides information about his role in the Executive Directory of the Cisalpine Republic and his affiliation with the Italian Society.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1797
- Medium
- etching and aquatint with roulette on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 6785 × 9497 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original