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Portraits of Giuliano and Francesco Giamberti da Sangallo, 1482-1485. Creator: Piero di Cosimo
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Portraits of Giuliano and Francesco Giamberti da Sangallo, 1482-1485. Creator: Piero di Cosimo
Portraits of Giuliano and Francesco Giamberti da Sangallo, 1482-1485. This diptych shows a leading Florentine architect, Giuliano da Sangallo with his late father Francesco, also an architect and a musician. These are early examples of portraits in which the subject's profession plays a key role. Here a pen and dividers suggest architecture, a melody in note form suggests music; in both disciplines, harmony and proportion are essential
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This stunning diptych by Piero di Cosimo, created in the late 15th century, captures the portraits of Giuliano and Francesco Giamberti da Sangallo. The father-son duo were leading figures in the Florentine architectural scene, with Giuliano carrying on the family legacy after his father's passing in 1485. In this double portrait, Piero di Cosimo masterfully depicts the essence of their professions through symbolic elements. Giuliano, dressed in a simple brown tunic and wearing a conical hat, holds a pen and dividers, clear indicators of his architectural expertise. The pen symbolizes the drafting and planning involved in architecture, while the dividers represent the precision and measurement required to bring designs to life. Francesco, shown on the other panel, is dressed in a richly colored robe and wears a hat adorned with feathers, signifying his status as a musician. A melody in note form is inscribed on the parchment he holds, emphasizing his musical talents. Both professions, architecture and music, share the value of harmony and proportion, which is evident in the balanced composition of the diptych. This exquisite work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, is an early example of portraits that highlight the subjects' professions. It offers a glimpse into the lives of these influential men and the rich cultural heritage of Renaissance Italy.
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