Why it matters
Agostino Barbarigo, admiral of the Venetian fleet at Lepanto, holds an arrow: a reference to his death from an arrow wound in the battle. The red drapery behind him may allude to his death.
Did you know?
- It dates from 1571–1572.
- He wears armour and appears thoughtful.
- The Cleveland Museum of Art bought it in 1928.
Based on the Wikipedia article Portrait of Agostino Barbarigo (CC BY-SA 4.0).
