La Fornarina – Raphael Sanzio (circa 1518–1519)

🖼️ La Fornarina – Raphael Sanzio (circa 1518–1519)

Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

A mysterious and sensual beauty, muse of Raphael and icon of the Renaissance

Painted at the end of his life, La Fornarina is undoubtedly one of the most famous and enigmatic portraits by Raphaël Sanzio. This work, preserved at the National Gallery of Ancient Art in the Barberini Palace in Rome, depicts a young nude woman, adorned with a jewel and a captivating gaze, who has been identified for centuries as Margherita Luti, daughter of a baker (fornarina) from Trastevere and the painter's lover.

Raphaël reveals an intimate face of femininity, both ideal and real, between earthly sensuality and eternal tenderness.

A subtle blend of veiled eroticism and loving tenderness

Averted gaze, confident posture, illuminated skin

The table presents:
– A half-naked young woman, draped in a fine fabric,
– The arm folded across his chest, in a modest but fearless gesture,
– A soft, almost dreamy look, which avoids direct eye contact,
– A gold bracelet on the left arm, bearing the signature "Raphael Urbinas", symbolizing a personal connection,
– A dark background, highlighting the pearly glow of the skin.

Raphaël manages to capture the physical presence and sensitive interiority of his model, in a perfect balance between the art of portraiture and the ideal of beauty.

A work of seduction, silence, and complicity

La Fornarina is not just a simple nude: it is a pictorial declaration of love, an immortalized muse, a female figure both intimate and timeless. She embodies the perfect union between controlled sensuality and Italian grace, typical of Raphael's genius.

This portrait is also a window into the soul of an artist, which reveals here a strong, discreet but emotionally charged personal connection.

Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

An eternal muse, recreated with fidelity and delicacy

At Alpha Reproduction, La Fornarina is hand-painted in oil on canvas, respecting the warm tones, the texture of the skin, and the elegance of the gesture. Our artists reproduce with finesse:

• The soft modeling of the face and shoulders,

• The transparency of the drape,

• The enigmatic gaze,

• The golden bracelet with the inscription "Raphael Urbinas",

• The subtlety of shadows and the light on bare skin.

📜 Certificate of authenticity provided
📐 Customizable formats – stretched or rolled canvas
🖼️ Available framing : refined golden frame, dark or elegant black wood

An ideal work for a refined, intimate, or artistic space

La Fornarina delicately integrates into an elegant bedroom, an artistic living room, a gallery of female portraits, or an aesthete's interior.
It is also a sensitive and unique gift, for lovers of art history, intimate portraits, and classical beauty.

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