Portrait of John Baptist Albetrandi by Marcello Bacciarelli. A half-length portrait of an elderly man in ecclesiastical robes holding a book and a quill against a dark background.

Portrait of John Baptist Albetrandi

Marcello Bacciarelli

1800 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a bishop, depicted with scholarly attributes and a gentle expression.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Painted around 1800 by Marcello Bacciarelli, this dignified oil portrait captures John Baptist Albetrandi in a moment of contemplative repose. The subject is shown in his clerical vestments, featuring a prominent pectoral cross and a vibrant red sash, while holding a book and quill that underscore his scholarly identity and historical significance.