Visual Artist – Roberto Ferri ✔Certified
Alba Vermiglia (2020)
Skill mastery 🟨: 91%
This painting depicts a tormented figure draped in deep red cloth, blending classical Baroque beauty with an unsettling, horror-inspired atmosphere. The work is an oil painting on linen, measuring 125 x 90 cm, and showcases Ferri’s ability to merge centuries-old techniques with contemporary psychological depth.
The painting combines images from Baroque beauty with a 20th-century horror film aura, creating an eerie ambiance that remains relatable to our times. Ferri is deeply inspired by Caravaggio and other Baroque masters, as well as artists from Romanticism, the Academy, and Symbolism.
Here’s how this rating breaks down using the Consistent Multi-Criteria Rubric method:
Technical Skill and Execution (25% of total score): 10/10 = 2.50 points Exceptional mastery of traditional oil painting techniques with flawless anatomical rendering, dramatic chiaroscuro, and meticulous attention to textures in flesh, fabric, and hair.
Composition and Design (25% of total score): 9/10 = 2.25 points Powerful focal composition with compelling use of the draped figure to create visual tension and guide the viewer’s eye through the dramatic scene.
Originality and Creativity (20% of total score): 8/10 = 1.60 points Distinctive fusion of Baroque tradition with modern horror aesthetics, though heavily rooted in established classical conventions and visual spectacle.
Color Use and Harmony (15% of total score): 10/10 = 1.50 points Masterful palette centered on deep vermillion red contrasted with luminous flesh tones and atmospheric shadows, creating intense emotional resonance.
Emotional Impact and Expression (15% of total score): 9/10 = 1.35 points Profound exploration of human vulnerability and torment that transcends time periods, offering universal reflection on suffering without political agenda.
Total: 91%
The high score reflects pure artistic achievement rooted in technical excellence and timeless themes, demonstrating how classical tradition can speak powerfully to contemporary audiences through psychological depth and visual mastery.
