Portrait of Federico da Montefeltro
1474
tempera
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1474
tempera
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
This portrait depicts a man in profile, wearing a red hat and robe. He faces left, with a serene landscape behind him, featuring a river, hills, and a distant town. The subject's attire is detailed, with a high collar and a hat that adds to his dignified appearance. The background, though subtle, provides a sense of depth and context to the portrait. To learn more about the artist's use of tempera in this work, explore the technique of tempera.