1535
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Upper Half of a Decorative Figure, with the Remnant of a Rectangular Frame (fragment of a wall decoration) is a 1535 unspecified by Giovanni da Udine, a Mannerism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting fragment shows a woman with long, flowing hair, wearing a headpiece. She is dressed in a red garment with a white, puffy sleeve. The background is dark, with some greenery and a yellow border. The woman's facial expression is neutral, and her body is turned slightly to the right. The painting style is detailed, with visible brushstrokes. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of 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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