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Portrait of a girl
Portrait of a girl is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Pietro degli Ingannati. It is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
Created circa 1550, the work titled *Portrait of a Girl* is an oil painting attributed to the Italian painter Pietro degli Ingannati. Executed during the later phase of his career, the piece is part of the collection of the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin and exemplifies his activity in the mid‑sixteenth‑century Mannerist milieu.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas presents a young female sitter whose calm demeanor is conveyed through a slightly turned head and a composed facial expression. Features such as a high forehead, delicate nose, and pursed lips give the figure an air of modesty, while the restrained pose suggests quiet introspection rather than overt narrative.
Technique & Style
Rendered in paint with a muted palette, the portrait displays the softened modeling typical of late Renaissance portraiture.
Rendered in paint with a muted palette, the portrait displays the softened modeling typical of late Renaissance portraiture. The girl's dark brown hair is arranged simply, and the garment—characterized by a high neckline and long sleeves—appears in subdued brown or beige tones that harmonize with her complexion. The overall handling reflects the balanced yet subtly elongated forms associated with Mannerist aesthetics.
History & Provenance
Pietro degli Ingannati, active between 1529 and 1548, is known for both devotional images and secular portraits. After its creation, the painting entered various private collections before being acquired by the Gemäldegalerie, where it remains on display. Documentation of its early ownership is limited, but its attribution aligns with the artist’s documented oeuvre.
Context
The portrait belongs to a period when Italian artists increasingly emphasized individualized likenesses within courtly and bourgeois settings. Ingannati’s work reflects the broader shift toward refined, contemplative portraiture that catered to patrons seeking representations of virtue and genteel poise, aligning with the cultural currents of mid‑sixteenth‑century Italy.
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Artist
Pietro degli Ingannati, also Pellegrino di Giovanni di Antonio, (active 1529–1548) was an Italian Renaissance painter who is known for his paintings of the Virgin and Child and his portraits.
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