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Portrait of a young woman
A portrait of a young woman created in the atmosphere of the early Renaissance, showing the delicacy and elegance of the model. It is characterized by precision of details and Botticelli's characteristic linear treatment of form. The figure is presented classically, with a clear emphasis on individual facial features and a subtle expression of emotion.
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:
1475
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Execution technique:
Tempera on wood
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Location:
Pitti Palace, Florence, Italy
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Theme:
female portrait, Renaissance, delicacy, individuality, realism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting expresses the ideals of Renaissance portraiture – dignity, subtlety, and the personal character of the model, which testifies to the humanistic approach to representing the human being.
The key to interpreting the work
Pay attention to the harmony of the composition, the precision of details and Botticelli's characteristic linearity, as well as the psychological depth revealed in the gaze and posture of the figure.See other works by this artist
The Virgin and Child with Two Angels and St. John the Baptist
- Artist: Sandro Botticelli
- Year: 1470
