Rare South American painting from the second half of the 17th century. Oil work on marble depicting the portrait of a noble gentleman belonging to colonial high society, according to the canons of European portraiture. The protagonist is represented full-length, set in a splendid idealized landscape with slender trees and sloping hills in the background. He wears a sumptuous aristocratic dress of seventeenth-century taste and the details and metallic reflections are rendered with miniaturistic finesse.
An element of great decoration and interest is the plumed hat, a symbol of rank and refinement. In one hand he holds a piece of paper, a detail that suggests a cultured and official role, perhaps linked to diplomatic duties. The face, framed by a long, wavy wig, is characterized by a rosy, luminous and glazed complexion. The setting is typical of South American portraiture, a precious work created by a Spanish-American colonial workshop of the highest level.
These paintings were created on quality supports and in formats suitable for easy transport. The painting amazes for its extraordinary pictorial finesse and for the brightness due to the precious marble support. A refined and extremely rare work, ideal for a study, perfect for enriching a wunderkammer collection, the so-called chamber of wonders. 19th century frame in carved and gilded wood, with some signs of aging. Overall, it is in a good state of conservation. Painting light H 22 x W 16 cm.
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