The Story
Filippo Archinto (born about 1500, died 1558), Archbishop of Milan by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio).
Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Filippo Archinto (born about 1500, died 1558), Archbishop of Milan
Titian (Tiziano Vecellio)
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
Filippo Archinto (born about 1500, died 1558), Archbishop of Milan by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio).
Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913.
“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.