Bronzino Renaissance Portrait
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| Limited Edition:
19 Banners |
| Availability: Only 2 left! |
| Price:
$745 |
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| Museum:
The Art Institute of Chicago |
| Exhibition:
The Medici, Michelangelo and the Art of Late Renaissance Florence |
| Material:
Printed vinyl |
| Dimensions:
L: 99 " (251 cm) : W:31 "
(79 cm) |
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Description:
In his well-known book, "Lives of the Artists", Giorgio Vasari wrote about the sometimes humorous, and often tawdry, lives of Renaissance artists. The “gossip columnist” of his day, Vasari openly questioned Bronzino’s sexuality and was quite dismissive of his work. This may simply have been the jealous writings of a man envious of Bronzino’s superior artistic talent – and his good looks.
Agnolo Bronzino’s painting Portrait of a Young Man with Lute, c. 1532-34 showcases his skill as a painter and evokes the essence of late Renaissance Florence. The young man’s regal bearing reflects the sophistication, status and refinement of Florentine court circles.
This banner incorporates text “The Art Institute/Through February 2, 2003” with the image to maximize the impact. The other side of the banner is deep blue with yellow and white text that reads “The Medici, Michelangelo and the Art of Late Renaissance Florence“. |
| Provenance:
Portrait of a Young Man with Lute is in the collection of The Uffizi Gallery in Florence. These banners were hung in downtown Chicago to promote the exhibition, The Medici, Michelangelo and the Art of Late Renaissance Florence which was held at The Art Institute of Chicago, November 9, 2002 – February 2, 2003. It also ran at the Strozzi Palace in Florence and the Detroit Institute of Arts. |
About the Artist:
Agnolo Bronzino (1503–1572) was court painter to Duke Cosimo I de Medici. His court portraiture was characterized by grace and opulence and often incorporated allegories relating to power and military might. His style exemplified the Mannerist Art of the High Renaissance with elaborate compositions of grand, muscular figures in complex poses.
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| Color Scheme: Warm - |
| Style: Renaissance - Old Masters - Mannerism - Baroque - |
