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Portrait of a Woman, c. 1550. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino (Italian, 1503-1572)
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Portrait of a Woman, c. 1550. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino (Italian, 1503-1572)
Portrait of a Woman, c. 1550. Bronzino was court painter to Cosimo I de Medici, the Duke of Florence. Though the woman cannot be definitively identified, she was likely affiliated with the Medici court. As in most of the portraits in this gallery, Bronzino emphasizes wealth, status, and courtly refinement above personality or individualized expression. The plain background further accentuates the works monumentality and grandeur, despite its small scale. The hand placed against the chest with elegantly spread fingers extends back to an ancient Greek pose of modesty, here emphasizing the proper comportment of a woman of high status. The sitter wears a linen partlet (collar) delicately embroidered in matt stitch, part of which is, like her cuffs, trimmed in fine lace
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of a Woman, c. 1550" was created by the renowned Italian artist Agnolo Bronzino. As the court painter to Cosimo I de Medici, the Duke of Florence, Bronzino had the privilege of capturing the elegance and refinement of individuals affiliated with the prestigious Medici court. While her identity remains uncertain, this woman exudes an air of wealth and status that was highly valued during this period. Bronzino's focus on portraying opulence and courtly refinement takes precedence over individual expression or personality in this gallery of portraits. The simplicity of the plain background serves to enhance the painting's monumentality and grandeur despite its small scale. Notice how she delicately places her hand against her chest with elegantly spread fingers—a gesture reminiscent of ancient Greek modesty. This pose emphasizes proper comportment expected from a woman belonging to high society. Adorned in a linen partlet (collar) intricately embroidered in matt stitch, complemented by fine lace trimmings on her cuffs, every detail speaks volumes about her refined taste and social standing. Preserved through time as an oil painting on wood, this masterpiece now finds its home at The Cleveland Museum of Art—an exquisite example showcasing Agnolo Bronzino's exceptional talent for immortalizing beauty and nobility through his brushstrokes.
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