Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pentimento
noun
/ˌpɛntɪˈmɛntoʊ/
Definition
A visible trace of earlier painting beneath a layer or layers of paint, showing that a painter has changed their mind.
Examples
- The artist’s pentimenti revealed the changes made in her composition.
- The pentimento in the painting added depth to its history.
Meaning
Pentimento refers to the emergence of the original painting beneath the paint layers, indicating the artist’s alteration or correction.
Synonyms
- alteration
- revision
