1499
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From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
The Betrothal is a 1499 paint by Michele da Verona, a Early Renaissance work, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
This painting shows a group of people standing in a landscape. They are all wearing long, flowing robes in shades of red, white, and brown. The people are arranged in a line, with some of them facing each other and others looking away. In the background, there are rolling hills and a winding road that leads to a distant city. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the use of light and shadow to create depth and dimension. The colors are muted, with a focus on earth tones. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of sfumato.
Michele da Verona (Michele di Zenone) (1470, in Verona – 1536/1544) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period. He is different but a near contemporary of Zenone Veronese (1484 -1542).
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