Artwork
Portrait of Count Baldassare Castiglione
Portrait of Count Baldassare Castiglione is a paint painting by the High Renaissance artist Raphael. It dates from 1511 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
This portrait, painted in oil on canvas, is the work of the Italian artist Raphael, created around 1514-1515. It is now housed at the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Count Baldassare Castiglione, a diplomat and humanist, with a serious expression. His direct gaze conveys quiet confidence, while the subtle shading on his face adds depth to his features.
Technique & Style
The subject's face is rendered in fine detail against a mottled grey background. The artist's use of shading and subtle color nuances creates a sense of depth and nuance in the subject's features.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raphael was born Raffaello Sanzio in Urbino on April 6, 1483, the son of Giovanni Santi, a painter and poet attached to the ducal court.
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