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Profile of a Gypsy Woman, 1500-1525. Creator: Unknown
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Profile of a Gypsy Woman, 1500-1525. Creator: Unknown
Profile of a Gypsy Woman, 1500-1525. This panel was originally installed along the upper wall of a room, perhaps a study or reception room, where it would have been joined by other panels identical in format and similar in subject in that they normally depict attractive young women and sometimes men in profile. This type of decoration was common in palaces in the north Italian region of Lombardy in the late 15th and early 16th century. Though the figures in these panels might initially look like portraits, they were often intended to be generic--simple representations of men and women from varying social classes and origins. This woman, with her loose hair, striped shirt and checkered bonnet, appears to be a gypsy. The inclusion of a figure from an outsider group is highly unusual and there is likely some story behind it
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1500s 1510s Arched Garment Gipsies Gipsy Gypsies Gypsy Headscarf Lombardy Long Hair Long Haired Stripe Striped Walters Art Museum Head Dress Tempera
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This exquisite 1500-1525 profile of a Gypsy Woman, originally installed as decorative paneling in a Lombardy palace, is a captivating testament to the artistic sensibilities of the Italian Renaissance. Though initially appearing as a portrait, this figure was likely intended to be a generic representation of women from various social classes and origins. The woman's loose, flowing hair, striped shirt, and checkered bonnet distinguish her as a gypsy, an outsider group rarely depicted in such high art during this period. The panel, created using tempera on spruce, was part of a larger collection of identical format and similar subject panels, typically featuring attractive young women. The inclusion of a gypsy woman is highly unusual and suggests a deeper narrative. Perhaps she was meant to represent the exotic or the other, or maybe she was a personal tribute to a real gypsy woman. This panel, now housed in the Walters Art Museum, invites us to ponder the stories and meanings behind such an unusual inclusion in Renaissance art. The panel's arched, architectural design adds to its allure, transporting us back to the grandeur of 16th-century Italian palaces. The rich colors and intricate details of the gypsy woman's clothing and headdress further emphasize the artistry and craftsmanship of the time. This rare and intriguing piece serves as a reminder of the complexities and nuances of the art and culture of the 1500s and 1510s.
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