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Half-Length Figure Study of a Woman

Cigoli

1504

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

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Half-Length Figure Study of a Woman is a 1504 by Cigoli, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Cigoli
When & what style?: 1504 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a headscarf and a loose-fitting garment. Her face is tilted slightly downward, and her eyes are closed. The artist has used bold lines to define the contours of her face and clothing. The woman's right arm is bent at the elbow, and her hand is resting on something that is not visible in the painting. The background is a plain color that allows the viewer to focus on the subject. The Renaissance movement is known for its realistic and detailed depictions of the human form, and this painting is a great example of that.

About the artist

Artist

Cigoli

Lodovico or Ludovico Cardi (21 September 1559 – 8 June 1613), also known as Cigoli, was an Italian painter and architect of the late Mannerist and early Baroque period, trained and active in his early career in…

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