Portrait of a Venetian Senator
Renaissance
1525
69.0 x 61.0 cm
Vincenzo Catena (1470 – 1531)
Vincenzo Catena (c. 1470-1531): Venetian Renaissance painter blending Bellini, Giorgione & Titian's styles. Explore his religious scenes & portraits!
The sitter of this portrait is identified as a Venetian senator by his rich red vesta, or outer garment, a color that was only allowed to holders of public office in the city. He is also wearing a black cap and a stole across his shoulders, another mark of distinction. Catena was a friend of the great painter Giorgione and his portraits were highly praised by his contemporaries
About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of a Venetian Senator
- Artist: Vincenzo Catena
- Year: 1525
- Original dimensions: 69.0 x 61.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Renaissance
- Keywords: 1525 artwork, historical portrait, venetian portrait
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
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