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Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510). Italian painter. Portrait of
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Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510). Italian painter. Portrait of
Sandro Botticelli (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1445-1510). Italian painter. Portrait of a man with a medal of Cosimo the Elder (1475-1476). Uffizi Gallery. Florence. Italy
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1475 1476 Alessandro Botticelli Cosimo Displaying Elder Filipepi Florence Gallery Hands Mariano Medal Medici Painter Renaissance Uffizi Vanni Vecchio 15th
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This exquisite portrait, dating back to the 15th century, captures the likeness of the renowned Italian painter, Sandro Botticelli, also known as Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi. The portrait, created between 1475 and 1476, is currently housed in the prestigious Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. Botticelli's face is depicted with a thoughtful expression, his eyes gazing intently at an unseen horizon. He wears a simple hat, tilted slightly to one side, and his hands are delicately folded in his lap. The most striking feature of the portrait, however, is the medal that hangs around his neck, bearing the image of Cosimo de' Medici, the elder (1389-1464), the powerful ruler of Florence during the Renaissance period. Cosimo the Elder was a great patron of the arts, and it is believed that this portrait was painted to commemorate their relationship. The medal, with its intricate design and detailed engraving, is a testament to the artistic prowess of the time and the high regard in which Botticelli was held by his patron. The portrait is a prime example of the artistic achievements of the medieval period in Italy, and a testament to the enduring influence of the Renaissance movement. The intricacies of the details, from the folds of Botticelli's hat to the engraving on the medal, are a feast for the eyes, and transport us back to a time when art was a labor of love and a reflection of the cultural and intellectual richness of a society.
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