Artwork
The swaddled Prince of Urbino in the cradle
The swaddled Prince of Urbino in the cradle is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Alessandro Vitali. It dates from 1605 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The swaddled Prince of Urbino in the cradle is a 1605 oil-on-canvas painting by Alessandro Vitali, an artist associated with the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods in Urbino.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Federico Ubaldo della Rovere, Duke of Urbino, as a swaddled infant in an ornate cradle, emphasizing the significance of the subject through elaborate surroundings and attire.
Technique & Style
Vitali's work showcases the use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark creating a sense of depth and volume, and reflects the influence of Federico Barocci's refined and emotionally resonant style.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Uffizi Gallery, having been created in the early 17th century within the cultural sphere of Urbino.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alessandro Vitali (1580–1650) was an Italian painter of the late-Renaissance and Baroque periods, born at Urbino. He was a follower of Federico Barocci.
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