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Portrait of Giuliano de' Medici, by Sandro Botticelli, tempera, 1490

Portrait of Giuliano de' Medici

Sandro Botticelli

1490

tempera

panel

From the collection of Accademia Carrara

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Giuliano de' Medici is a 1490 tempera by Sandro Botticelli, a Early Renaissance work, depicting Giuliano De' Medici, held at Accademia Carrara.

Who painted this?
Sandro Botticelli
When & what style?
1490 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Accademia Carrara

About this work

This portrait presents a young man with dark, wavy hair and a red cloak over a green shirt. The background is a light blue wall with a white frame, set against a brown wall. The subject's gaze is directed to the right, and his facial expression is neutral. The artist's use of tempera creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of Sandro Botticelli.

About the artist

Portrait of Sandro Botticelli
Artist

Sandro Botticelli

Sandro Botticelli was a Florentine painter who loved the drama of stories—myths, saints, and ancient tales.

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