Battista SforzaFrancesco Laurana · 1474
Renaissance
1474
Museo Nazionale del Bargello
Francesco Laurana (1430 – 1502)
A pivotal figure bridging Gothic and Renaissance traditions, Francesco Laurana is renowned for his elegant portrait busts like the Bust of Isabella of Aragon, inviting you to discover the serene beauty of his mastery.
Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Florence, Italy)
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About this artwork
- Title: Battista Sforza
- Artist: Francesco Laurana
- Year: 1474
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museo Nazionale del Bargello
- Keywords: francesco laurana, italian portrait, renaissance bust
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Questions & Answers
What is the perceived brightness of "Battista Sforza" by Francesco Laurana?
Overall, "Battista Sforza" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.
When was "Battista Sforza" made?
The creation of "Battista Sforza" by Francesco Laurana is dated 1474.
Where does "Battista Sforza" sit within Francesco Laurana's body of work?
"Battista Sforza" shares with Francesco Laurana's other works its Renaissance style and the recorded themes: classical idealism, renaissance portraiture, sforza dynasty patronage, urbino's cultural center, humanist values", religious dignity, laurana's sculptural mastery, iconic renaissance bust.
Who created "Battista Sforza"?
"Battista Sforza" was created by Francesco Laurana. The information on this page describes Francesco Laurana's original work.
How is the palette of "Battista Sforza" by Francesco Laurana described?
The colors of "Battista Sforza" form a neutrals palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.
Which museum holds the original "Battista Sforza"?
The original "Battista Sforza" by Francesco Laurana is held at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Italy. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
At what age did Francesco Laurana make "Battista Sforza"?
Francesco Laurana was 44 years old when creating "Battista Sforza" in 1474. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1430.