Who painted Portrait of a Musician?

Portrait of a Musician was painted by Pontormo in 1518.

Where can I see Portrait of a Musician?

Portrait of a Musician is held by Uffizi Gallery.

What movement is Portrait of a Musician?

Portrait of a Musician is associated with Mannerism.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a Musician?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a Musician are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of a Musician

Pontormo , 1518

Portrait of a Musician is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Pontormo. It dates from 1518 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.

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Overview

This oil on panel painting, Portrait of a Musician, is the work of Pontormo, a Renaissance artist. It is a portrait, a representation of a single figure.

History & Provenance

The painting is dated to around 1518-1519 based on its style. It was once attributed to Andrea del Sarto and thought to depict Francesco dell'Ajolle, but Carlo Gamba reattributed it to Pontormo. The portrait was part of Cardinal Leopoldo de' Medici's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of the portrait is a musician, but their identity is not certain. The earlier identification as Francesco dell'Ajolle was later disputed by art historian Hermann Keutner, who associated that name with a different portrait.

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Artist

Pontormo

Jacopo Carucci or Carrucci (IPA: ; May 24, 1494 – January 2, 1557), usually known as Jacopo (da) Pontormo or simply Pontormo (IPA: ), was an Italian Mannerist painter and portraitist from the Florentine School.