Purported self-portrait of Francesco Melzi
Early Renaissance
Francesco Melzi (1491 – 1570)
Francesco Melzi (1491-1570) was Leonardo da Vinci's devoted pupil & heir. An Italian Renaissance painter crucial to preserving Da Vinci’s legacy, including the Codex Urbinas. Explore his life and work.
About this artwork
- Title: Purported self-portrait of Francesco Melzi
- Artist: Francesco Melzi
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Corpus context: melzi as idealized subject, early exploration of form
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: art historical analysis, self-portrait painting, francesco melzi art
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Topics: oil painting, young man, milan
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