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Pair of oil paintings on canvas, from the Florentine school of the second half of the 17th century, originating from the furnishings of an ancient castle in the Chianti region, depicting a "Portrait of a Prelate" and a "Portrait of a Nobleman". Both paintings are intact and in excellent condition, though they require light cleaning.
The works capture the figures in formal poses, aiming to emphasize their noble status:
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The Nobleman is depicted wearing typical late 17th-century noble attire, with a voluminous wig and a dark garment richly adorned with white lace details on the sleeves, a highly distinctive feature of the time. He stands beside a table where a letter suggests a context of business or legal matters. The drapery in the background, typical of Baroque portraits, adds a theatrical element to the scene.
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The Prelate is portrayed in embroidered liturgical vestments with an ecclesiastical headdress, seated on a 17th-century chair, holding an open book, suggesting his prestigious role in the church or literary culture of the time.
The original frames of both paintings, well-preserved, gilded, and decorated with marezzatura (faux marble), typical of late Italian Baroque, add a touch of elegance and historical significance to the works.
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