

Curatorial Narrative The Portrait in Profile of Leonardo da Vinci by Francesco Bartolozzi occupies a singular position within the pantheon of late 18th-century portrait engraving. Executed in 1795, this work exemplifies the resurgence of interest in classical forms and motifs during the Neoclassical era. Bartolozzi’s masterful technique, honed through years of study under Giovanni Battista Piranesi, is evident in the fine, delicate brushwork that defines the subject’s profile. The artist’s palette, characterized by a predilection for sepia tones on a warm beige background, imbues the portrait with an atmospheric depth and visual weight that transcends the two-dimensional plane.When enlarged to 44×62 inches, the portrait’s chromatic structure assumes a commanding presence within a luxury interior environment. The spatial rhythm established by Bartolozzi’s composition is calibrated to resonate with the architectural scale of a grand s
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