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Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) by Daniele da Volterra

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564)

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564)

The Met

Artist: Daniele da Volterra(Italian, Volterra 1509–1566 Rome)

Date: probably ca. 1545

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 34 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. (88.3 x 64.1 cm)

Credit Line: Gift of Clarence Dillon, 1977

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Brief Description

A dark portrait of a bearded man in a reddish-brown cloak, gazing directly forward

Detailed Description

A dark, vertical painting depicts a man from the chest up, positioned against a muted background. The man's body is angled slightly to the left, but his head is turned to face directly forward, with his eyes directed forward. He has a lean face with prominent cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and a furrowed brow. His hair is dark and curly, and he has a full, dark beard that extends down to his chest. He wears a dark, reddish-brown cloak that covers his shoulders and most of his torso, appearing to be made of a heavy fabric with visible folds. A dark collar is visible at his neck. His right hand, with fingers slightly curled, emerges from the lower right of the frame, wearing a white cuff. The background is a dark, indistinct brown, with a slightly lighter vertical band visible behind his head on the right side, creating a subtle contrast. The overall palette is dominated by dark browns, reds, and muted skin tones.

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