Artwork
Portrait of a Lady with a Vase
Portrait of a Lady with a Vase is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Alessandro Varotari. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Lady with a Vase is a 1640 oil painting by Alessandro Varotari, known as Il Padovanino, a Venetian artist associated with the late-Mannerist and early-Baroque periods.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a warm brown dress, holding a red and gold vase. Her elegant attire and refined jewelry suggest a portrait of a high-status individual, though her identity remains unknown.
Technique & Style
Varotari's use of a dark background highlights the subject and vase, creating a sense of elegance. The woman's dress features decorative elements, and the vase is rendered in detail, showcasing the artist's skill with oil paint.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection. It was created by Alessandro Varotari, who came from a family of artists, including his father Dario Varotari the Elder and sister Chiara Varotari.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alessandro Leone Varotari (4 April 1588 – 20 July 1649), also commonly known as Il Padovanino, was a Venetian painter of the late-Mannerist and early-Baroque Venetian school, best known for having mentored Pietro…
