The Story
Portrait of Pietro Aretino by Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, 1607–1677).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Portrait of Pietro Aretino
Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, 1607–1677)
Period
Baroque
Theme
Portrait
Medium
etching
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
The Story
Portrait of Pietro Aretino by Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, 1607–1677).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.