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Portrait of a Young Man
The portrait depicts a young man shown in three-quarter view, which was an innovative approach in Western European art of that period. The painting is characterized by delicate linearity and naturalism typical of the early Renaissance in Florence.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Sandro Botticelli
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Date of birth and death
c. 1445 – May 17, 1510
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
Early Renaissance
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Significant works
The Birth of Venus, Primavera, Adoration of the Magi, Mystic Nativity, Saint Augustine in His Study
Information about the work
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Year:
1469
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Execution technique:
Tempera on panel
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Location:
Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy
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Theme:
male portrait, early Renaissance
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The portrait reveals the individuality and status of the young man, emphasizing realism and subtle expression on his face, reflecting the artist's individualistic approach to the subject.
The key to interpreting the work
When analyzing, pay attention to the innovative three-quarter profile portrayal, use of light and shadow, and Botticelli's linear style.See other works by this artist
The Virgin and Child with Two Angels and St. John the Baptist
- Artist: Sandro Botticelli
- Year: 1470
