Who painted Bildnis einer Dame?

Bildnis einer Dame was painted by Bernardino Licinio in 1533.

Where can I see Bildnis einer Dame?

Bildnis einer Dame is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is Bildnis einer Dame?

Bildnis einer Dame is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Bildnis einer Dame

Bernardino Licinio , 1533

Bildnis einer Dame is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Bernardino Licinio. It dates from 1533 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Bernardino Licinio, an Italian painter active in the early sixteenth century in Venice and Lombardy, produced the oil portrait known as *Bildnis einer Dame* in 1533. The work belongs to the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and exemplifies Licinio’s engagement with portraiture during the High Renaissance, incorporating emerging Mannerist tendencies.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents a woman dressed in a vivid red gown over a white chemise, complemented by a gold necklace and a modest hat. She is shown from the waist upward, her head turned slightly left, hands gently clasped before her. The dark, subdued background isolates the figure, emphasizing her attire and poised demeanor.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil, the painting exploits the medium’s capacity for deep coloration and fine textural detail, evident in the intricate patterns of the dress and hat. While rooted in Renaissance portrait conventions, the composition displays a subtle elongation of form and heightened elegance characteristic of early Mannerist style.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, the portrait has been part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister’s collection, where it remains on display. Its acquisition history is not extensively documented, but its presence in a major German museum reflects the broader European interest in Licinio’s work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bernardino Licinio

Bernardino Licinio (c. 1489 in Poscante – 1565) was an Italian High Renaissance painter of Venice and Lombardy. He mainly painted portraits and religious canvases.