Portrait of Luigi Pignocco

In this portrait, Salvatore Lo Forte shows a fresh and renovated awareness in his choice of identifying the character for his human intensity rather than idealising him. Also, the 16th-century influence on the composition is combined with a more intense chromatic vitality. The relaxed pose, bright expression of his fair eyes looking at the viewer and his sketched smile convey a playful closeness to the painter, while his casual and everyday clothes show a relaxed approach.