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Portrait of Ginevra Benci
Portrait of Ginevra de' Benci, a Florentine aristocrat from the 15th century, painted by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting symbolizes feminine virtue through the motif of juniper (ginepro), which surrounds the portrait's head and is also present on the back of the artwork. The work shows Ginevra's seriousness and distance, as well as her beauty, and reflects Leonardo's approach to depicting individuality and temperament.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Leonardo da Vinci
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Date of birth and death
15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
High Renaissance
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Significant works
Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Virgin of the Rocks, Lady with an Ermine, Vitruvian Man
Information about the work
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Year:
1474
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Execution technique:
oil on wood
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Location:
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
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Theme:
female portrait, virtue, Renaissance, individualism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The plant symbolism and the motto on the back emphasize the connection between beauty and virtue, as well as possible ties to Bernardo Bembo, enriching the painting's significance as a portrait with allegorical and intellectual dimensions.
The key to interpreting the work
When interpreting, consider the social and cultural context of the Renaissance, floral and textual symbolism, and Leonardo's painting technique.See other works by this artist
Study of the Hanged Bernardo di Bandino Baroncelli, assassin of Giuliano de Medici
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1479
The proportions of the human figure (The Vitruvian Man)
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1492
