Metastasio Collection

Portrait of Pietro Metastasio dressed in a cassock (oil on canvas)
2563438 Portrait of Pietro Metastasio dressed in a cassock (oil on canvas) by Mytens, Martin van II (1695-1770) (attr. to); 126.5x93 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch

Metastasio (engraving)
812465 Metastasio (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metastasio, Italian poet and librettist. Engraved by R)

Portrait of the poet and librettist Pietro Metastasio (1698-1782), 1750. Creator: Steiner
Portrait of the poet and librettist Pietro Metastasio (1698-1782), 1750. Private Collection

Metastasio, (1698-1782), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Metastasio, (1698-1782), 1830. Pietro Trapassi, better known as Pietro Metastasio (1698-1782) Italian poet and librettist, an important writer of opera seria libretti

Metastasio, Italian poet, (1816). Artist: R Page
Metastasio, Italian poet, (1816). Pietro Trapassi (1698-1782) is better known by his pseudonym of Metastasio

Pietro Antonio Domenico Trapassi, Aka Metastasio, 1698 To 1782. Italian Poet And Librettist. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

METASTASIO (1698-1782). Italian poet and dramatist. Line engraving, Italian, 1820

METASTASIO (1698-1782). Italian poet. Pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera (1675-1757)

CARRIERA, Rosalba (1675-1757). Portrait of Pietro Metastasio. Italian school. Pastel. GERMANY. Dresden. Staatliche Kunstsammlungen (State Art Collections Dresden )

METASTASIO (1698-1782). Italian poet. Line engraving, 18th century

Pietro Metastasio - 2
PIETRO ANTONIO DOMENICO BONAVENTURA TRAPASSI, known as METASTASIO Italian writer known especially for his 26 melodramas

Pietro Metastasio
PIETRO ANTONIO DOMENICO BONAVENTURA TRAPASSI, known as METASTASIO Italian writerknown especially for his 26 melodramas

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Pietro Metastasio, the renowned Italian poet and librettist, is immortalized in a series of captivating portraits. In one such painting, he stands before us dressed in a cassock, his expression thoughtful and introspective. The artist skillfully captures the essence of this literary genius whose words have touched countless hearts. Another engraving presents Metastasio with an air of elegance and sophistication. His features are finely etched, revealing both wisdom and sensitivity, and is as if his very soul has been transcribed onto paper. A portrait from 1750 showcases Metastasio's refined demeanor. With every brushstroke, Steiner brings to life the poet's passion for his craft. One can almost hear the verses flowing effortlessly from his pen. In yet another image created by an unknown artist in 1830, we see Metastasio portrayed with dignity and grace. His eyes sparkle with intellect while his countenance exudes a sense of serenity that only comes from a life dedicated to artistry. R Page's artwork from 1816 depicts Metastasio immersed in thoughtfulness – a true embodiment of creativity itself. The lines on his face tell stories untold; they speak volumes about the depth of emotion contained within each verse he penned. Wright's portrait offers us another glimpse into the world of this celebrated poet and librettist. His gaze pierces through time as if inviting us to explore the realms he conjured through words alone. An anonymous artist captures Metastasio's essence once more - mysterious yet familiar - reminding us that great art transcends individual identity and speaks directly to our souls. In Crabbs Historical Dictionary published in 1825, we find an illustration depicting Pietro Antonio Domenico Trapassi – better known as Metastasio – surrounded by accolades befitting his immense talent. This visual homage pays tribute to a man who forever changed Italian literature with his lyrical prowess.