Artwork
Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Sebastiano del Piombo. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
This oil on panel painting, dated 1512, is the work of Italian artist Sebastiano del Piombo. It is currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman with a neutral expression, wearing a white dress with dark trim and a gold necklace. Her identity has been debated, with past attributions to various subjects including La Fornarina and Vittoria Colonna.
Technique & Style
The painting features a woman set against a dark background, emphasizing her figure. The artist's use of oil paint on panel allowed for detailed rendering of her clothing and jewelry.
History & Provenance
The painting's attribution has been disputed, initially misattributed to Raphael and Giorgione. Sebastiano del Piombo's authorship was eventually confirmed through studies by art historians such as Morelli and Lucco.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sebastiano del Piombo (Italian: ; c. 1485 – 21 June 1547) was an Italian painter of the High Renaissance and early Mannerist periods, famous as the only major artist of the period to combine the colouring of the…
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