Artwork
Portrait in profile of a Woman
Portrait in profile of a Woman is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Davide Ghirlandaio. It dates from 1496 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
Portrait in profile of a Woman is a 1496 painting by Davide Ghirlandaio, an Italian artist active in Florence. The work is a representative example of early Renaissance portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in profile, facing left, with blonde hair styled in a bun and wearing a white dress with a brown sleeve. She is set against a background featuring a landscape and a shelf with various objects, including a book, vase, and necklace.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume, characteristic of Renaissance artistic techniques. The use of light and shadow adds dimensionality to the subject and surroundings.
History & Provenance
Davide Ghirlandaio, brother of prominent painter Domenico Ghirlandaio, created this work after assisting his brother and later taking over his studio. The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Artist
Davide Ghirlandaio (1452–1525), also known as David Ghirlandaio and as Davide Bigordi, was an Italian painter and mosaicist, active in his native Florence.
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