The artwork, titled “Portrait of Paolo Morigia (detail),” was created by the artist Fede Galizia in the year 1595. Rendered in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) art movement and falls under the genre of portraiture.
This meticulous detail from the artwork showcases a hand holding a pair of pince-nez eyeglasses. The hand emerges from a cloak or robe that is painted with rich textures and subtle shading. The eyeglasses are depicted with astonishing realism, capturing the light reflections and slight distortions from the lenses. The overall composition exemplifies the highly intricate and refined techniques characteristic of the Mannerism movement.
