Luigi Groto, the "Blind Man of Adria"

Luigi Groto, the "Blind Man of Adria"

Item Information

Title:
Luigi Groto, the "Blind Man of Adria"
Description:
Portrait of Luigi Groto with prominent nose, closed eyes, and wearing a coat with a fur collar. Portrait is circled with the words "Luigi Groto Cieco di Hadria di eta D. Anni XXXI", and a frame of flowers, birds, and other ornament. Note: Luigi Groto, 1541-1581. Likeness attributed to Tintoretto from one of a number of editions of his works published in Venice by Zoppino Bros. This one was published in 1593.
Date:
1593
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Portraits
Location:
Perkins School for the Blind
Samuel P. Hayes Research Library
Collection (local):
Blind in Art Collection
Series:
Portraits
Subjects:
Blind
Blind in art
Groto, Luigi, 1541-1585
Extent:
1 print
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/vx021z99m
Terms of Use:
Samuel P. Hayes Research Library, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA
Contact host institution for more information.
Accession #:
AG129_39_0068