Artwork
Portrait of a young woman with bare chest
Portrait of a young woman with bare chest is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Palma Vecchio. It dates from 1517 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
Portrait of a young woman with bare chest is a 1517 painting by Jacopo Palma, known as Palma Vecchio, a Venetian artist of the Italian High Renaissance. The work is held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene young woman with an exposed chest, wearing a white dress and a red fabric draped over her lap. Her calm expression and direct gaze engage the viewer, while a delicate necklace and styled updo add to her elegance.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, with the dark background highlighting the subject. The painting exemplifies the High Renaissance style, characterized by its attention to detail and realism.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Palma Vecchio (c. 1480 – 30 July 1528), born Jacopo Palma, also known as Jacopo Negretti, was a Venetian painter of the Italian High Renaissance. He is called Palma Vecchio in English and Palma il Vecchio in Italian…
