ANONIMO, Portrait of the lawyer Gaetano Orlando

In the 18th-century portrait of the lawyer Gaetano Orlando:   The subject is depicted in an official three-quarter pose, seated, holding a scroll in hand with the inscription: "In memoria dell’ill.mo Avv. Gaet.no Orlando" (In memory of the illustrious lawyer Gaetano Orlando). The calm gaze directed towards the viewer and the tranquil smile contribute to giving the painting an air of elegance, reflected both in the details of the attire and the 18th-century artistic execution.   Epoch: 18th century   Provenance: Private collection in Naples   Technique: Oil on canvas   Dimensions: Unframed, 104x76.5 cm   Condition: The painting is in excellent state of preservation.