Artwork
Portrait of Baccio Bandinelli, formerly believed to be of Andrea del Sarto
Portrait of Baccio Bandinelli, formerly believed to be of Andrea del Sarto is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
A portrait painted in oil on an unknown surface, depicting a man in a dark robe and hat.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a male figure with a serious expression, engaging the viewer directly. Initially thought to be Andrea del Sarto, the sitter is now identified as Baccio Bandinelli.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and three-dimensionality.
History & Provenance
The painting is housed at the Walters Art Museum, its earlier history and ownership unknown.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
