Pietro Aretino in the Studio of Tintoretto
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DatesMade: Made 1822
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 59,7 x 49,1 cm h x w: Ram 71 x 59,4 cm
Inventory numberNM 7376
AcqusitionPurchase 2016 Axel and Nora Lundgren Fund
Other titlesTitle (sv): Pietro Aretino i Tintorettos ateljé Title (en): Pietro Aretino in the Studio of Tintoretto
DescriptionDescription: Bergeret portrays the outspoken and arrogant writer Pietro Aretino visiting the artist Tintoretto’s studio to have his portrait painted. The artist, who was told that the model previously had slandered him, is avenged by scaring him with a flintlock pistol under the pretext of measuring the head. Nevertheless, they became friends. The dramatic scene has been interpreted by several historical painters. Bergeret exhibited his version at the Paris Salon in 1822.
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Motif categoryPortrait
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TechniquePainting
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