Artwork
Portrait of Count Raimund Fugger

Portrait of Count Raimund Fugger is a paint painting by the High Renaissance artist Vincenzo Catena. It dates from 1522 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Count Raimund Fugger is a 1522 painting by Vincenzo Catena, a Venetian Renaissance artist. The work exemplifies the High Renaissance style and is part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Count Raimund Fugger, a figure of nobility, formally attired in a dark robe, white shirt, and black hat, accompanied by a long, dark beard and mustache. His gesture of pointing to an object in his hand may imply a narrative or symbolic element, though its specific meaning is not immediately clear from the image alone.
Technique & Style
Catena employed chiaroscuro to achieve depth and volume, particularly in the subject's face and clothing, creating a dramatic effect that focuses the viewer's attention on Fugger's face and hands.
History & Provenance
Created in 1522, the painting's history prior to its current ownership by the Gemäldegalerie Berlin is not detailed here, highlighting a gap in the provided provenance.
Context
As a product of the Venetian Renaissance, the portrait reflects the artistic innovations and the societal emphasis on individual portraiture of the time, catering to the nobility's desire for representation.
Legacy
While specific influences or subsequent artworks directly inspired by *Portrait of Count Raimund Fugger* are not noted, it contributes to the broader legacy of Venetian Renaissance portraiture, exemplifying the style's enduring characteristics.
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Artist
Vincenzo Catena (c. 1480–1531) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance Venetian school. He is also known as Vincenzo de Biagio.


















