Artwork
Ritratto di monsignor Giuliano della Rovere
Ritratto di monsignor Giuliano della Rovere is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Federico Barocci. It dates from 1598 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The work reflects both the political stature of its subject and the artistic ambition of the portrait genre in late 16th‑century Italy.
The painting portrays Giuliano della Rovere, a prominent Renaissance figure who later became Pope Julius II. Barocci’s composition emphasizes the sitter’s authority through dignified posture and direct gaze, while symbolic elements such as the papal tiara and rich vestments identify his ecclesiastical role. The work reflects both the political stature of its subject and the artistic ambition of the portrait genre in late 16th‑century Italy.
Technique & Style
The work is an oil painting on canvas measuring 117 cm by 97.5 cm, created in 1595. Executed in the late Renaissance style, it portrays Pope Julius II (Giuliano della Rovere) with meticulous attention to facial expression and drapery, reflecting Barocci’s characteristic blend of naturalism and refined composition. The surface shows a smooth handling of oil paint that enhances the three‑dimensional modeling of the sitter’s features, while the restrained palette and delicate chiaroscuro underscore the formal elegance of the portrait.
History & Provenance
Federico Barocci produced the portrait of Monsignor Giuliano della Rovere in 1595, executing it in oil on canvas. The work subsequently entered the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains held. Beyond the date of creation and the institutional holding, the available sources do not document the circumstances of the commission, any intermediate ownership, or further transmission history of the painting.
Overview
Ritratto di monsignor Giuliano della Rovere is a portrait painted in oil by Federico Barocci in 1598. It is held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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