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Portrait of Giovanni Francesco Capodislita. Traducci
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Portrait of Giovanni Francesco Capodislita. Traducci
" Portrait of Giovanni Francesco Capodislita. Traducci e la obra de Petrarca " De Viris Illustribus" por Donato Albanzani (1328-1411). Oil on canvas. ITALY. Venice. Museo Correr."
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Correr Donato Francesco Giovanni Museo Petrarca Venice
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This stunning oil on canvas portrait depicts Giovanni Francesco Capodislita, a prominent figure during the late 14th and early 15th centuries in Italy. The portrait, painted by the talented Donato Albanzani (1328-1411), is a testament to the artist's mastery of the medium. Capodislita is shown in three-quarter view, dressed in the fashionable attire of the time, with a serious expression on his face. His hands are folded in front of him, suggesting a thoughtful demeanor. The portrait is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its historical context. Capodislita was a close associate of the famous Italian poet and scholar, Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374), who wrote the influential work "De Viris Illustribus" (On Famous Men). The inscription at the bottom of the painting, "Traducci et opera Petrarca," translates to "Translator and Work of Petrarca," indicating that Capodislita was responsible for translating some of Petrarca's works into Latin. This painting is now housed in the prestigious Museo Correr in Venice, Italy, where it is admired by visitors from around the world for its exquisite detail and historical significance. The portrait offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of these important figures and the artistic and intellectual milieu of Renaissance Italy.
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