Portrait of Agostino Barbarigo

Portrait of Agostino Barbarigo by Paolo Veronese: Barbarigo served as second in command of the Venetian naval forces during the Battle of Lepanto, fighting…

What to notice

In Portrait of Agostino Barbarigo, start with classical, figurative, complex. Then look closely at this museum-described detail: During the skirmish, Barbarigo was slain by a Turkish arrow, which he holds in the portrait.

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Barbarigo served as second in command of the Venetian naval forces during the Battle of Lepanto, fighting against the Ottoman Empire on October 7, 1571. During the skirmish, Barbarigo was slain by a Turkish arrow, which he holds in the portrait. Barbarigo’s identity is defined by his military prowess.