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Portrait of an unknown man and his Servant, 1579 (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of an unknown man and his Servant, 1579 (oil on canvas)
3246651 Portrait of an unknown man and his Servant, 1579 (oil on canvas) by Passerotti, Bartolommeo (1529-92) (attr. to); 121x92 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: This painting was for many years assumed to be a portrait of Domenico Giuliani of Naples, based on the inscription on the sealed envelope held by the young black servant.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32118516
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16th Affluence Affluent Ambiguity Ambiguous Campania Document Documents Envelope Hanging High Jerkin Metropolitan City Of Naples Naples Napoli Powerful Quill Quill Pen Relation Relationship Relationships Ruff Ruffs Sealed Sleeve Transaction Little Boys The Author Young Boy
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Portrait of an unknown man and his Servant, 1579
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. This oil on canvas painting by Bartolommeo Passerotti invites us into a world of mystery and intrigue. The composition depicts an affluent Italian gentleman standing alongside his young black servant, holding a sealed envelope. At first glance, the assumption that this is a portrait of Domenico Giuliani of Naples seems plausible due to the inscription on the envelope. The contrasting relationship between the two figures adds depth to the narrative. The man exudes power and authority, dressed in traditional 16th-century attire with a ruff collar and hanging sleeves. Meanwhile, his servant humbly stands by with cap in hand, symbolizing their respective positions within society. The ambiguity surrounding this painting lies not only in its unidentified subjects but also in the purpose behind the sealed letter. What transaction or communication does it hold? Is it significant enough to warrant such secrecy? Passerotti's attention to detail is evident through his meticulous rendering of textures and fabrics. From the richly adorned jerkin worn by the man to the intricate ruff around his neck, every element speaks volumes about affluence during this period. As we delve into this enigmatic piece from Italy's Renaissance era, we are left contemplating not only its historical context but also our own interpretations of power dynamics and relationships within society.
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