 Characteristic of Paolini's work are the balanced, simple division of the canvases, the plasticity of the figures, the enigmatically vague expressions, the smooth, radiant complexion of the figures as well as the accuracy in which he rendered materials and objects such as musical instruments.Paolini also painted religious and mythological compositions during his early days and a few ones on commission when he was back in Lucca.These religious compositions form only a small part of his oeuvre.