Who painted Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman was painted by Sebastiano del Piombo in 1512.

Where can I see Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman is held by Uffizi Gallery.

What movement is Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman is associated with High Renaissance.

Artwork

Portrait of a Woman

Sebastiano del Piombo , 1512

Portrait of a Woman is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Sebastiano del Piombo. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.

About this work

Overview

This oil on panel painting, dated 1512, is the work of Italian artist Sebastiano del Piombo. It is currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman with a neutral expression, wearing a white dress with dark trim and a gold necklace. Her identity has been debated, with past attributions to various subjects including La Fornarina and Vittoria Colonna.

Technique & Style

The painting features a woman set against a dark background, emphasizing her figure. The artist's use of oil paint on panel allowed for detailed rendering of her clothing and jewelry.

History & Provenance

The painting's attribution has been disputed, initially misattributed to Raphael and Giorgione. Sebastiano del Piombo's authorship was eventually confirmed through studies by art historians such as Morelli and Lucco.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Sebastiano del Piombo

Sebastiano del Piombo (Italian:; c. 1485 – 21 June 1547) was an Italian painter of the High Renaissance and early Mannerist periods, famous as the only major artist of the period to combine the colouring of the Venetian…