Artwork
Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Bernardino Licinio. It dates from 1533 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Lady is a 1533 oil painting by Bernardino Licinio, an Italian artist known for his portraits and religious works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a red dress with a white collar, gold headpiece, necklace, and ring, set against a dark background. She holds an unidentified object in her hands.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, a technique known as chiaroscuro. Executed in the Mannerist style, it showcases Licinio's use of oil paint to create a detailed and nuanced portrait.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection. Created during the High Renaissance, it reflects the artistic traditions of Licinio's time.
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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