1505
oil
panel
From the collection of Contini Bonacossi collection
Dominant colour
Portrait of a Notable (or Gerolamo Casio) is a 1505 oil by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio, a High Renaissance work, held at Contini Bonacossi collection.
This portrait features a man with long, dark hair and a black hat, gazing directly at the viewer. He wears a black robe with a white collar, set against a dark background. The subject's expression is neutral, with a subtle hint of a smile. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The level of detail and realism in this portrait suggests a high level of skill and attention to detail by the artist. To learn more about the artist's technique and style, explore the work of Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio.
Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio (or Beltraffio) (1466 or 1467 – 1516) was an Italian painter of the High Renaissance from Lombardy, who worked in the studio of Leonardo da Vinci.
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