Artwork
Portrait of Maria Salviati de' Medici with Giulia de' Medici
Portrait of Maria Salviati de' Medici with Giulia de' Medici is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Pontormo. It dates from 1537 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
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Overview
This 1537 oil painting by Pontormo depicts two female figures, likely a mother and daughter, in a formal portrait. It is part of the Walters Art Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subjects are Maria Salviati de' Medici and her daughter Giulia de' Medici. Maria wears a dark dress and white veil, while Giulia is dressed in pink. Maria's hand rests on Giulia's, who holds a small object.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Pontormo's use of chiaroscuro, creating depth and volume through contrasting light and dark. The figures emerge from a dark background, with intricate detail in the woman's clothing and the girl's facial features.
History & Provenance
Created by Pontormo, a Florentine painter associated with the Mannerist movement, the painting is characterized by elongated figures and unconventional spatial arrangements.
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Artist
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.
