Portrait of Cardinal Robert Bellarmine, half-length, wearing red robes and holding a letter in his right hand

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"Portrait of Cardinal Robert Bellarmine, half-length, wearing red robes and holding a letter in his right hand" is a significant work of art attributed to the Roman School, an umbrella term that encompasses the styles and artists active in Rome from the Renaissance through the Baroque period. This portrait captures Cardinal Robert Bellarmine (1542–1621), a Jesuit scholar and a controversial figure within the Counter-Reformation, who was later canonized as a saint and declared a Doctor of the Church.

The painting is a half-length depiction of Bellarmine, portrayed in his ecclesiastical attire, which includes the red robes that signify his status within the Catholic Church hierarchy. The inclusion of a letter in his right hand may suggest his role as a prolific writer and influential thinker, or it could represent his extensive correspondence as part of his official duties. The portrait is likely to have been commissioned to honor Bellarmine's contributions to the Church or to serve as a devotional image reflecting his esteemed position.

The Roman School was known for its classical influences and the emphasis on realism and human emotion, which can be seen in the detailed rendering of Bellarmine's features and the tactile quality of his robes. The portrait not only serves as a historical record of a prominent religious figure but also as an example of the artistic styles and techniques prevalent in Rome during the time of its creation.

The exact artist behind this portrait remains unidentified, and the painting's date of creation is also uncertain, which is not uncommon for works from this period. Nevertheless, the portrait holds art historical value for its representation of ecclesiastical portraiture and for its connection to the broader cultural and religious context of the Counter-Reformation in Italy. It is a testament to the Roman School's capacity to convey both the status and the individual character of its subjects through the medium of portraiture.

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