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Portrait of Ippolito della Rovere, by Federico Barocci, oil, 1600

Portrait of Ippolito della Rovere

Federico Barocci

1600

oil

canvas

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Ippolito della Rovere is a 1600 oil by Federico Barocci, a Mannerism work, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?
Federico Barocci
When & what style?
1600 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Uffizi Gallery

About this work

This painting features a portrait of a man, likely a noble or aristocrat, seated in a chair. He is dressed in dark attire with a white ruffled collar and has a beard. The subject's right hand rests on his lap, while his left hand is placed on the armrest of the chair. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up Federico Barocci.

About the artist

Portrait of Federico Barocci
Artist

Federico Barocci

Federico Barocci (also written Barozzi) (c. 1535 – 30 September 1612) was an Italian Renaissance painter and printmaker. His original name was Federico Fiori, and he was nicknamed Il Baroccio. His work was highly…

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