Title of the Work of Art:

Another life of Vincenzo Anastagi

Genre:
Portrait
Period-Movement:
Contemporary Photorealism/Photo-based Art
Date of Creation:
2015-2016
Technique:
Painting
Materials:
Original digital artwork
Dimensions:
H 60 x W 36 inches


Artwork Description:
This painting merges El Greco’s portrait of Vincenzo Anastagi with a shadowy presence, or perhaps the absence of a man within the ornate attire. Only a black specter remains, adorned with a luminous turban, medieval armor, and Spanish costume. The portrait becomes a meditation on medieval enigma and the enduring allure of Christian legend.