Oil on canvas depicting Socrates;
17th century;
Provenance Italy, private Tuscan collection;
Painter Giovanni Battista Langetti, Italian painter of the 17th century, known for his dramatic and intense works, characterized by strong contrasts of light and shadow. His style, typical of the Baroque period, is characterized by great expressiveness and a skillful use of light;
Restored condition;
Dimensions:
canvas only h. 105.5 cm x width 86.5 cm
with frame h. 102 cm x width. 103 cm.
Antique frame from the same period, not yet restored.
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