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Raphael (1483-1520). Portrait of Maddalena Doni
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Raphael (1483-1520). Portrait of Maddalena Doni
Raphael (1483-1520). Italian painter. Portrait of Maddalena Doni. Oil on wood, 1506-1507. Pitti Palace. Florence. Italy
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This exquisite portrait, titled "Portrait of Maddalena Doni," is a masterpiece by the renowned Italian painter Raphael Sanzio, born in Urbino in 1483. Painted between 1506 and 1507, this oil on wood painting is now housed in the Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy. Maddalena Doni, a member of the influential Urbino family, is depicted in the portrait in a seated position, dressed in the finest fabrics and adorned with jewels and pearls. The richness of her attire and the jewels she wears symbolize her high social status and wealth. The portrait is a prime example of the High Renaissance style, with its realistic representation of the human form, attention to detail, and use of naturalistic colors. Raphael's mastery of realism is evident in the intricate rendering of Maddalena's features, the delicate folds of her clothing, and the lifelike quality of her hands. The landscape in the background, with its rolling hills and winding river, adds to the sense of tranquility and beauty. The ring on Maddalena's finger, a symbol of her marital status, and the religious iconography in the background, such as the crucifix on the wall and the halo-like aureole around her head, underscore the importance of religion in Renaissance society. This portrait is not only a testament to Raphael's artistic genius but also a window into the social and cultural milieu of the Italian Renaissance, a time of great wealth, power, and artistic innovation.
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