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Giov. Battista Paggi
GIOVANNI BATTISTA PAGGI Italian artist from Genova Date: 1554 - 1627
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1554 1627 Battista Genoa Genova Giov Giovanni Neat Ruff
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Giovanni Battista Paggi: The Ruff Neat Genoese Artist" Giovanni Battista Paggi (1554-1627), an esteemed artist hailing from the vibrant city of Genoa, Italy, is depicted in this evocative portrait. Born in the same year as the great Baroque painter Caravaggio, Paggi's life and artistic career intersected with some of the most significant artistic developments of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. The image captures Paggi in mature years, with a thoughtful expression and a meticulously groomed beard that is characteristic of the ruff neckwear fashion popular during the period. The artist's attire, adorned with intricate lace collars and rich fabrics, further underscores the opulence and refinement of the era. Paggi's artistic style was marked by a unique blend of the classical ideals of the Renaissance and the emerging dynamism of the Baroque. He excelled in various artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, and architecture. Some of his most notable works include the frescoes in the Church of San Francesco di Castelletto in Genoa and the altarpiece for the Church of San Domenico in Sassari, Sardinia. Despite his significant contributions to the artistic landscape of Italy, Paggi's work has, at times, been overshadowed by more famous contemporaries. However, this portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the rich artistic heritage that flourished in Genoa during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and the pivotal role that artists like Paggi played in shaping the artistic discourse of their time. As we gaze upon this evocative image, we are transported back to a bygone era, where the ruff neckwear and neatly trimmed beards of artists like Paggi were as much a part of the artistic process as the brushes and pigments they wielded. The portrait invites us to reflect on the enduring power of art to capture the essence of a time and place, and the indelible mark that artists like Paggi left on the annals of art history.
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