Portrait Of Cardinal Bibbiena

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"Portrait of Cardinal Bibbiena" is a painting by the Italian High Renaissance master Raphael, depicting Cardinal Bernardo Dovizi da Bibbiena, a prominent figure in the papal court and a patron of the arts. The portrait, which dates to around 1516, is currently housed in the Palatine Gallery of the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, Italy. Raphael's portrayal of Cardinal Bibbiena is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing both the physical likeness and the psychological complexity of his subjects.

In this work, Raphael presents the Cardinal in three-quarter profile, seated against a dark background that serves to highlight the sitter's visage and rich ecclesiastical vestments. The Cardinal's gaze is directed outward, engaging the viewer with a sense of direct communication that was a hallmark of Raphael's portraiture. The painting is noted for its refined use of color and the delicate rendering of textures, from the soft fur of the cardinal's biretta to the intricate patterns of his robes.

The "Portrait of Cardinal Bibbiena" is often discussed in the context of Raphael's development as a portraitist in Rome, where he had moved in 1508 to work on the Vatican frescoes. The painting exemplifies the artist's ability to blend the ideals of Renaissance humanism with the demands of individual characterization, creating portraits that were both idealized and deeply human. The work is also significant for its historical context, as Cardinal Bibbiena was a key figure in the cultural and political landscape of early 16th-century Italy, serving as a secretary to Pope Leo X and being a noted playwright and literary figure himself.

The painting's provenance includes a notable history of ownership, having been part of various distinguished collections before its current residence in the Palatine Gallery. As with many of Raphael's portraits, "Portrait of Cardinal Bibbiena" has been the subject of extensive art historical research, contributing to our understanding of the artist's technique, his interaction with patrons, and the broader cultural milieu of the Renaissance papal court.

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