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PASSEROTTI, Bartolomeo (1529-1592). Portrait
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PASSEROTTI, Bartolomeo (1529-1592). Portrait
PASSEROTTI, Bartolomeo (1529-1592). Portrait of a dignitary. 2nd half 16th c. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Rome. Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery)
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Bartolomeo Cinquecento Dignitary Galleria Gallery Half Insides Renaissance Spada Up Right
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This stunning portrait, titled "Portrait of a Dignitary," is a masterpiece by the Italian Renaissance artist Bartolomeo Passerotti (1529-1592). Painted in the 2nd half of the 16th century, this oil on canvas artwork is a prime example of the Cinquecento period's artistic brilliance. The portrait hangs proudly in the Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery) in Rome, Italy. The interior of the gallery provides a serene backdrop to the portrait, with soft, natural light streaming in from an unseen window, casting a warm glow on the dignitary's face. The upright, vertical composition of the painting draws the viewer's eye to the intricately detailed portrait itself. Bartolomeo Passerotti was a renowned painter of the Mannerist style, known for his ability to capture the subtle nuances of human emotion and expression. In this portrait, the dignitary is depicted with a confident and composed demeanor, his eyes fixed on an unknown horizon. His richly textured clothing and intricately patterned fabric add to the overall sense of opulence and grandeur. The use of color in the painting is masterful, with the dignitary's deep red robe standing out against the muted tones of the interior. The overall effect is one of timeless elegance and refinement, a fitting testament to the artistic prowess of Bartolomeo Passerotti and the enduring allure of the Renaissance period.
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