Who painted Portrait of Count Alberico II.?

Portrait of Count Alberico II. was painted by Bernardino de' Conti in 1518.

Where can I see Portrait of Count Alberico II.?

Portrait of Count Alberico II. is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Portrait of Count Alberico II.?

Portrait of Count Alberico II. is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Portrait of Count Alberico II.

Bernardino de' Conti , 1518

Portrait of Count Alberico II. is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Bernardino de' Conti. It dates from 1518 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Bernardino de' Conti, an Italian painter active in the early sixteenth century, produced the oil portrait of Count Alberico II in 1518. The work, now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection, exemplifies the refined portraiture typical of the period.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas depicts a nobleman dressed in contemporary Renaissance attire, his gaze turned to the left. He holds a sword with an elaborate hilt, a symbol of status and martial authority, while his neutral expression conveys a composed, dignified presence.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on panel, the painting shows de' Conti’s careful handling of light and texture, especially in the rendering of the ruffled white collar and the dark fabric of the jacket. The composition reflects the Mannerist tendency toward elegant elongation and a restrained palette against a plain gray backdrop.

History & Provenance

Created shortly after de' Conti’s apprenticeship under Leonardo da Vinci, the portrait entered the Berlin Gemäldegalerie’s holdings in the twentieth century, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s Renaissance collection.