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Pontormo, Jacopo da (1494-1556). Portrait of
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Pontormo, Jacopo da (1494-1556). Portrait of Garcilaso de la Vega (1st half 16 c. - ). Spanish poet. Renaissance. Cinquecento. Painting. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Oil on canvas. GERMANY. Kassel. Dresden State Art Gallery
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Cinquecento Dresden Gallery Garcilaso Half Jacopo Kassel Renaissance Vega Pontormo Up Right
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This stunning portrait, created by the renowned Florentine artist Jacopo da Pontormo (1494-1556), captures the enigmatic and intellectual spirit of Garcilaso de la Vega (1st half 16th century), a celebrated Spanish poet of the Renaissance period. The painting, executed in oil on canvas, is currently housed in the Dresden State Art Gallery in Kassel, Germany. Pontormo's masterful use of color and composition is evident in this vertical, up-right portrait. The poet, dressed in a richly textured robe, gazes intently out at the viewer with a penetrating gaze, his expression conveying a deep sense of introspection and contemplation. The muted, earthy tones of the background and the poet's clothing contrast sharply with the brilliant reds and blues of his outer robe, drawing the viewer's eye to the figure and emphasizing his individuality. Garcilaso de la Vega was a prominent figure in the Spanish literary scene during the Cinquecento, a time of great artistic and intellectual flourishing in Europe. His poetry, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, was highly influential and helped to establish the Spanish literary tradition. This portrait is a testament to Pontormo's skill as a painter and his ability to capture the essence of his subject. The intimate, almost intimate, scale of the painting invites the viewer to engage with the poet on a personal level, making for a truly immersive and thought-provoking experience.
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