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Portrait of Pietro Bembo, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of Pietro Bembo, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)
5055810 Portrait of Pietro Bembo, c.1560 (oil on canvas) by Altissimo, Cristofano dell (c.1525-1605) (and workshop); 77.5 x 63 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Petrus Bembus (1470-1547) was an Italian humanist scholar, cardinal and secretary Pope Leo X.
From the portrait series of Renaissance historian and biographer Paolo Giovio); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22322576
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of Pietro Bembo" captures the essence of a prominent figure from the Renaissance era. Painted by Cristofano dell'Altissimo and his workshop around 1560, this oil on canvas print measures 77.5 x 63 cm and is housed in the Kunstmuseum in Basel, Switzerland. Pietro Bembo (1470-1547), an Italian humanist scholar, cardinal, and secretary to Pope Leo X, is depicted with great attention to detail in this artwork. The artist skillfully portrays Bembo's distinguished features – his head and shoulders dominate the frame as he gazes thoughtfully into the distance. Dressed in traditional ecclesiastical attire befitting his position as a Roman Catholic cardinal, Bembo exudes wisdom and authority. His meticulously groomed moustache and beard add to his dignified appearance while his hat symbolizes his role as a theologian. As an influential philosopher and humanist during the Renaissance period, Bembo played a significant role in shaping religious discourse at that time. This portrait is part of a series commissioned by Paolo Giovio, another renowned historian and biographer of that era. Through this remarkable painting, we catch a glimpse into the life of Pietro Bembo – a man who dedicated himself to scholarship within both Christian theology and philosophy. It serves as a testament to his intellectual prowess and enduring legacy within Roman Catholicism.
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