Artwork
Family Portrait
Family Portrait is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Bernardino Licinio. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Family Portrait is a 1525 oil painting by Bernardino Licinio, an Italian artist known for his portraits and religious works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts four somber figures: two dark-haired men flanking a woman in a dark dress with a white collar and head covering, and a younger man in front of one of the older men. Their serious expressions suggest a solemn occasion or introspective mood.
Technique & Style
Licinio's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the figures against a dark background with hints of greenery. The contrast between light and dark areas draws attention to the subjects.
History & Provenance
Created during the High Renaissance, Family Portrait is now held in the State Hermitage Museum, exemplifying Licinio's work in the portrait genre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bernardino Licinio (c. 1489 in Poscante – 1565) was an Italian High Renaissance painter of Venice and Lombardy. He mainly painted portraits and religious canvases.
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