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Portrait of Pianerlotto, by Parmigianino, oil, 1528

Portrait of Pianerlotto

Parmigianino

1528

oil

panel

From the collection of Borghese Collection

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Pianerlotto is a 1528 oil by Parmigianino, a Mannerism work, depicting Man, held at Borghese Collection.

Who painted this?
Parmigianino
When & what style?
1528 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Borghese Collection

About this work

The painting features a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a black robe and a black biretta. His gaze is directed to the right, and his facial expression is neutral. The man's attire is simple yet elegant, with a white shirt visible underneath the robe. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the man's face and hands. You might want to look up more works by Parmigianino.

About the artist

Portrait of Parmigianino
Artist

Parmigianino

Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola (11 January 1503 – 24 August 1540), also known as Francesco Mazzola or, more commonly, as Parmigianino (UK: , US: , Italian: ; "the little one from Parma"), was an Italian Mannerist…

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