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Female Head Framed by a Pattern of Ribbons (fragment of a wall decoration), by Giovanni da Udine, unspecified, 1535

Female Head Framed by a Pattern of Ribbons (fragment of a wall decoration)

Giovanni da Udine

1535

unspecified

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Female Head Framed by a Pattern of Ribbons (fragment of a wall decoration) is a 1535 unspecified by Giovanni da Udine, depicting Putto, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Giovanni da Udine
When & what style?
1535
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a young child's head, framed by a pattern of ribbons. The child has curly hair and looks straight ahead. The painting is cracked and faded, with some parts missing. The child's face is painted in soft colors, with gentle features. The ribbons around the child's head are intricate and detailed. The painting is small, but the details are clear. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. You might want to look up more about Giovanni da Udine next.

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Artist

Giovanni da Udine

Giovanni Nanni, also Giovanni de' Ricamatori, better known as Giovanni da Udine (1487–1564), was an Italian painter and architect born in Udine. A painter also named Giovanni da Udine was exiled from his native city in 1472.

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