Plato - Luca Giordano
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A portrait of Plato by Luca Giordano, the Italian Baroque painter. The painting depicts Plato as an elderly man with a bald head and a long white beard, holding a book.
This portrait of Plato is by Luca Giordano (1634-1705), an Italian Baroque painter known for his speed and facility, earning him the nickname 'Luca fa presto' ('Luca paints quickly'). Giordano was influenced by a range of artists, including Titian, Veronese, and Ribera, and his work is characterised by its energetic brushwork and dramatic use of light and shadow. He worked in Naples and Florence, and also spent a decade in Spain, where he painted frescoes for the Royal Palace of Madrid and other important buildings. Giordano's prolific output and international career made him one of the most important and influential painters of the late 17th century. The painting depicts Plato as an elderly man with a bald head and a long white beard. He is dressed in a simple robe and is holding a book, possibly representing his philosophical writings. The background is dark and indistinct, which concentrates attention on Plato's face and hands. The artist uses chiaroscuro, the contrast between light and dark, to create a sense of drama and to emphasise Plato's features. The overall effect is one of solemnity and wisdom, befitting the philosopher's status as one of the most important figures in Western thought.
Plato - Luca Giordano
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Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
Luca Giordano
painting faster than anyone in Baroque Europe, with a gold brush for patrons and a bronze one for the rest
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