430 - C. GREGORI (*1702) after CAMPIGLIA (*1692), Portrait of Angel Michele Colonna, Etching

C. GREGORI (*1702) after CAMPIGLIA (*1692), Portrait of Angel Michele Colonna, Etching Carlo Gregori (1702–1759) after Giovanni Domenico Campiglia (1692, Lucca–after 1762): Portrait of the artist Angel Michele Colonna with a document, 18th century, etching Technique: Etching, copper engraving on paper Inscription: Signed in the lower part of the printing plate: “G. D. Campiglia del. | C. Gregori fc.”; inscribed in the lower middle of the printing plate: “ANGEL MICHELE COLONNA PITTORE.” Date: 18th century Description: The portrait depicts a man posing facing the picture plane. He is wearing a dark, simple robe with a white collar. His face is framed by medium-length, wavy hair, and he sports a narrow mustache. His facial expression is friendly and calm, and his gaze is directed straight ahead. He is holding a piece of paper in front of him with his right hand. The composition is classical and balanced, with a neutral background that draws the viewer’s attention to the subject. The light falls evenly on his face, making his facial features stand out vividly. Keywords: Portrait; Man; Baroque; Engraving; Artist; Clothing; Mustache; Paper; Frontal view; Expression; Composition; Light; Texture; Neutral background; Draped; Detailed; Friendly; Directness; Classical; Balance; 18th century; Baroque; Portraits; Italy; Size: Paper: 40.1 cm x 29.5 cm (15.8 x 11.6 in), Plate: 27.6 cm x 18.4 cm (10.9 x 7.2 in), Image area: 22.3 cm x 16.3 cm (8.8 x 6.4 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. The paper is discolored and slightly grayish due to age. The edges and corners have been smoothly trimmed. The grayish margins of the printing plate are visible. There are yellowish stains in the left margin. The image is intact, with well-preserved printing ink, fine lines, and clearly recognizable details.