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Portrait of Pietro Aretino

Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, 1607–1677)

Portrait of Pietro Aretino

Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, 1607–1677)
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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.