Jacopo Butera
c. 1695
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
117 × 91.6 cm (46 1/16 × 36 1/16 in.); Framed: 116.9 × 91.8 × 2.6 cm (46 × 36 1/8 × 1 in.)
Classification
painting
Department
Painting and Sculpture of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
58050
Art Historical Context
Francesco Solimena, one of the most influential painters of the late Italian Baroque, created this striking portrait around 1695. Active primarily in Naples, Solimena was renowned for his dramatic use of light and shadow, rich color palettes, and dynamic compositions that brought a sense of theatrical energy to his subjects. “Jacopo Butera” exemplifies his skill in capturing the presence and character of an individual sitter through the versatile medium of oil on canvas, which allowed for luminous effects and fine detail. Measuring roughly 117 by 92 centimeters, the work reflects the conventi...
About the Artist
Francesco Solimena · 1657–1747
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