Agostino Plachesi (Cesena, 1725 (?) - 1805) - Oil on canvas; cm 110 x 80
An early work, dated to the first half of 1700, the painting depicts the cardinal Carlo Bandi as confirms the registration CAROLVS BANDI
. He is characterised by the classic clothes he wears.
Plachesi painted the portrait using warm colours; moreover, he signed the work on the letter which the cardinal has in his hands: AGOSTINO PLACHESI DI CESENA: DIPINSE
.
The work was carried out in the same mediocre style typical of workshop in Cesena during the 18th century.