429 - P. PAZZI (*1706) after CAMPIGLIA (*1692), Portrait of Andrea Pozzo, Etching

P. PAZZI (*1706) after CAMPIGLIA (*1692), Portrait of Andrea Pozzo, Etching Pietro Antonio Pazzi (1706, Florence – after 1766) after Giovanni Domenico Campiglia (1692, Lucca – after 1762): Portrait of the artist and architect Andrea Pozzo in the vault, 18th century, etching Technique: Etching and copper engraving on paper Inscription: Signed on the lower part of the printing plate: "Gio. Dom. Campiglia del. | P. A. Pazzi fc". Date: 18th century Description: The image depicts a man in a dark robe sitting on an architectural element in a dynamic pose. His right arm is raised, his index finger pointing upward, while his gaze is slightly turned to the side as if he were pointing to something important. In the background, artistically designed vaulted arches can be seen, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The lighting is rich in contrast, which emphasizes the sculptural form of the figure. The man’s facial expression is serious and focused, which could indicate his intellectual preoccupation or spiritual contemplation. The composition conveys a harmonious connection between man and architecture. Keywords: Portrait; Architecture; Gear; Gesture; Perspective; Light and shadow; Baroque; Saint; Spirituality; Concentration; Dynamics; Arches; Drawing; Composition; Depth; Art; Representation; Pose; Expression; Space; 18th century; Baroque; Portraits; Italy; Size: Paper: 43.2 cm x 29.7 cm (17 x 11.7 in), Plate: 27.2 cm x 18.4 cm (10.7 x 7.2 in), Image area: 22.5 cm x 16.3 cm (8.9 x 6.4 in) Condition: In poor condition. The sheet is discolored and somewhat grayish due to age. The edges are bumped and show some losses. The upper right corner is folded back, and the two lower corners are missing. The lower corners show dark discoloration, with a liquid stain on the right. There are also scattered creases in the margins, particularly one horizontal crease on the right, although this does not extend into the image area. The print is in good condition, with well-preserved printing ink, fine lines, and details.