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Portrait of a Young Man by Domenico Puligo

Portrait of a Young Man

Domenico Puligo·1510

Historical Context

Domenico Puligo painted this Portrait of a Young Man around 1510, demonstrating the soft atmospheric style he developed in Florence under the influence of Andrea del Sarto. Puligo's portraits are characterized by their warm sfumato and gentle psychological engagement. The 1510s were a decade of extraordinary artistic achievement across Europe, shaped by the mature works of Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and the Venetian masters.

Technical Analysis

The portrait shows Puligo's characteristic hazy sfumato and warm golden tonality, with the softened contours and gentle characterization typical of his Florentine portrait practice.

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Carnegie Museum of Art

Pittsburgh, United States

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Quick Facts

Medium
Tempera on panel
Dimensions
51.1 × 38.7 cm
Era
High Renaissance
Style
High Renaissance
Genre
Portrait
Location
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh
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