Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio (1579-1644), after Van Dyck

Attributed to John Smibert

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Movement:
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Baroque
key Notes:
Baroque Portraiture, Aristocratic Elegance
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Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio (1579-1644), after Van Dyck

The painting titled "Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio (1579-1644), after Van Dyck" is attributed to John Smibert and executed in oil on canvas. This work is a copy of an original portrait by Anthony van Dyck, a prominent Flemish Baroque artist known for his influential portraiture. Smibert, a Scottish-American painter, is recognized for his role in introducing European artistic styles to the American colonies in the early 18th century. The painting reflects Smibert's ability to emulate the refined elegance and sophisticated composition characteristic of Van Dyck's portraits. Although the exact date of creation is unknown, the work exemplifies the transatlantic exchange of artistic ideas during this period. Smibert's contributions to American art history are significant, as he helped lay the groundwork for the development of portrait painting in the New World.

Description of the work:

The painting "Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio (1579-1644), after Van Dyck," attributed to John Smibert, is an oil on canvas work that reflects the Baroque style's emphasis on realism and detail. The subject, Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio, is depicted with a dignified presence, capturing the influence of Anthony van Dyck's portraiture techniques.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio (1579-1644), after Van Dyck