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521 - VITTORE GHISLANDI, known as “Fra Galgario” (Bergamo, Italy, …
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Estimate €2,000 - €5,500
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VITTORE GHISLANDI, known as “Fra Galgario” (Bergamo, Italy, 1655–1743) Attributed – Portrait of a Young Man with a Red Cloak Oil on canvas from the first third of the 18th century. Framed dimensions: 40 × 35 cm. Canvas dimensions: 32 × 28 cm. Provenance: formerly in an Italian noble collection; important Spanish private collection. Vittore Ghislandi, known as Fra Galgario (Bergamo, 1655–1743), was one of the most refined portraitists in the Lombard region during the transition from the Baroque to the high Settecento, renowned for the psychological depth of his sitters and the atmospheric restraint of his compositions. In this work, he depicts a young gentleman in half-length against a dark, neutral background, from which the figure emerges with striking presence through the subtle modulation of light falling upon the face and the white collar. The direct yet composed gaze, the delicate rendering of the flesh tones, and the attention to expressive nuance reveal the artist’s ability to capture not only the sitter’s physiognomy but also his character. The red cloak, draped diagonally across the shoulder and fastened with a small clasp, introduces a vibrant chromatic accent that contrasts with the prevailing earthy palette and demonstrates Ghislandi’s mastery in rendering the qualities of textiles. The composition, intimate and focused, fully reflects the portrait style of the Bergamasque master, in which restrained elegance and psychological introspection form the essential elements of his pictorial language.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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