Who painted Portrait of a Man (Condottiere Malatesta Baglioni?)?

Portrait of a Man (Condottiere Malatesta Baglioni?) was painted by Parmigianino in 1527.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man (Condottiere Malatesta Baglioni?)?

Portrait of a Man (Condottiere Malatesta Baglioni?) is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Portrait of a Man (Condottiere Malatesta Baglioni?)?

Portrait of a Man (Condottiere Malatesta Baglioni?) is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man (Condottiere Malatesta Baglioni?)

Parmigianino , 1527

Portrait of a Man (Condottiere Malatesta Baglioni?) is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Parmigianino. It dates from 1527 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Created in 1527, this oil portrait is attributed to the Italian Mannerist painter Parmigianso.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1527, this oil portrait is attributed to the Italian Mannerist painter Parmigianso. It is part of the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. The work presents a formally dressed gentleman, rendered with the elongated proportions and polished finish typical of Parmigianso’s mature period.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is identified as Malatesta IV Baglioni, a 16th‑century condottiero from the powerful Baglioni family of Perugia. His austere expression, fur‑trimmed coat and sword convey the martial authority and social rank expected of a mercenary leader, while the modest background suggests a private, contemplative moment.

Technique & Style

Parmigianso employs a subtle chiaroscuro that isolates the figure from a dark backdrop, allowing the delicate modeling of the face to emerge. The elongated neck and stylised hands reflect the artist’s Mannerist preference for graceful distortion, while the meticulous rendering of fur and fabric demonstrates his refined handling of texture.

History & Provenance

The portrait entered the Viennese imperial collection in the 18th century, eventually becoming part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum’s holdings. Its attribution to Parmigianso has been supported by stylistic analysis and documentary evidence linking the work to the artist’s brief stay in Bologna around 1527.

Artist & collection

Artist

Parmigianino

Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola (11 January 1503 – 24 August 1540), also known as Francesco Mazzola or, more commonly, as Parmigianino (UK: , US: , Italian: ; "the little one from Parma"), was an Italian Mannerist…