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Portrait of a Lute Player (Orazio Bassani?), 1585-1586. Creator: Carracci, Agostino (1557-1602)
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Portrait of a Lute Player (Orazio Bassani?), 1585-1586. Creator: Carracci, Agostino (1557-1602)
Portrait of a Lute Player (Orazio Bassani?), 1585-1586. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples
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Agostino 1557 1602 Barock Bolognese School Carol Carracci Lace Collar Lutanist Lute Lute Player Lutenist Luteplayer Lutist Mannerism Museo Di Capodimonte Music Instruments Naples Play Music Romance Song Tune Vocals Youth
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This exquisite portrait, titled "Portrait of a Lute Player (Orazio Bassani?)" and created by the renowned Italian artist Agostino Carracci between 1585 and 1586, is a captivating masterpiece housed in the esteemed Museo di Capodimonte in Naples, Italy. The painting depicts a young man, believed to be Orazio Bassani, or Orazio della Viola, engrossed in the art of music. He sits before an ornate, richly textured background, his lute resting on his lap, its strings taut and ready to produce melodious tunes. The lute player's attire is a testament to the opulence of the Baroque era, with a lace collar adorning his neck and an intricately patterned shirt peeking out from beneath his open, embroidered jacket. The artist's masterful use of oil on canvas techniques brings the youthful musician to life, capturing the essence of romance and the passion for music that permeated the Bolognese School during the late 16th century. Carolingian in influence, the painting embodies the Mannerist style, with its elongated limbs, delicate features, and intricate details. The lute player's intense focus on his instrument, as he plucks the strings with a determined expression, speaks to the deep connection between the artist, the musician, and the music itself. This portrait invites us to appreciate the beauty of music and the artistry of Carracci, while transporting us to a bygone era of passion, romance, and artistic mastery.
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