The Technique: Carriera uses pastel with such mastery that the young woman's skin appears velvety and the fabrics almost impalpable. The softness of the tonal transitions is her hallmark.
The Iconography: Fire is not depicted as a devastating blaze, but in a delicate, symbolic way. The girl holds a lit brazier from which a wisp of smoke rises, while her reddish hair and the scarlet ribbon on her shoulder visually recall the warmth of the element.
The Expression: Her gaze is gentle and slightly melancholic, typical of the portraits by the Venetian artist, who preferred psychological introspection to the stiffness of the official portraits of the time.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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