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Portrait of a Young Woman as a Saint, c1510-1520. Creator: Amico Aspertini
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Portrait of a Young Woman as a Saint, c1510-1520. Creator: Amico Aspertini
Portrait of a Young Woman as a Saint, c1510-1520
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1510s Black Background Bologna Italy Expression Facial Expression Neckline Oil On Wood Panel Piety Pious Prayer Book Walters Art Museum
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Amico Aspertini's Portrait of a Young Woman as a Saint, created around 1510-1520, is a captivating work of art that beautifully blends the worlds of portraiture and devotion. This stunning oil on wood panel painting originates from Bologna, Italy, and showcases the young woman in a pious and contemplative pose, with a prayer book in her hands and a serious yet gentle expression on her face. The young woman's dark attire and the black background add an air of solemnity and mystery to the image, while her direct gaze and slight smile convey a sense of inner peace and connection to her faith. The intricate headdress adorning her head further emphasizes her saintly status, making this a truly remarkable representation of Christian piety during the Renaissance period. The portrait's rich, dark colors and meticulous attention to detail are a testament to Aspertini's masterful painting techniques. The neckline of her gown, delicately outlined in brown, adds a touch of sensuality to the otherwise austere image. This work of art, now housed at the Walters Art Museum, invites us to contemplate the intersection of personal identity and spiritual devotion during the 16th century.
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