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CASTAGNO, Andrea del (1423-1457). Dante Alighieri
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CASTAGNO, Andrea del (1423-1457). Dante Alighieri
CASTAGNO, Andrea del (1423-1457). Dante Alighieri. ca. 1450. Portrait holding a book, from a cycle of famous personages. Fresco transferred to canvas. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Fresco. ITALY. Florence. Galleria degli Uffizi (Uffizi Gallery). Proc: ITALY. Legnaia. Villa Carducci
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Andrea del Castagno's (1423-1457) captivating portrait of Dante Alighieri, the renowned Italian poet, is a testament to the artistic brilliance of the Quattrocento period in Florence, Italy. This masterpiece, created around 1450, is part of a larger cycle of famous personages and is currently housed in the esteemed Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence. The portrait depicts Dante, with a serious expression, holding a book in his hands. The intricate details of the artist's brushstrokes are evident in the textured fabric of Dante's robe and the folds of his skin. The background is minimalist, with a simple geometric pattern, drawing the viewer's focus to the subject. Andrea del Castagno's innovative use of perspective and chiaroscuro techniques in this fresco transferred to canvas, showcases the artist's mastery of the medium. The portrait's lifelike quality and attention to detail were groundbreaking for the time and continue to captivate audiences today. The villa of Legnaia, located in Italy, is the reported site of the original fresco. However, the painting's preservation required its transfer to canvas for protection, and it now resides in the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world's oldest and most famous art museums. The portrait of Dante Alighieri by Andrea del Castagno is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art and the literary legacy of one of Italy's most celebrated poets.
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