Portrait of Federico da Montefeltro

Portrait of Federico da Montefeltro

Piero della Francesca

1474

tempera

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

About this work

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.

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