Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione – Raphael Sanzio (circa 1514–1515)

🖼️ Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione – Raphael Sanzio (circa 1514–1515)

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A model of masculine grace, discreet elegance, and humanist thought

Created around 1514, The Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione is one of the masterpieces of Raphael Sanzio in the field of portraiture. Castiglione, diplomat, writer, and personal friend of the artist, is best known for his treatise "The Book of the Courtier", which defines the ideal courtier during the Renaissance.

This portrait, of subtle refinement, embodies the very spirit of the Italian Renaissance: balance, intelligence, restraint, and natural elegance.

A sober composition, a profound presence

Set expression, penetrating gaze, inner nobility

In this work:
– Baldassare Castiglione is depicted seated, bust-length, wearing a black garment trimmed with gray fur,
– His simple and enveloping turban accentuates the dignity of his silhouette,
– The gentle but deep gaze meets that of the viewer,
– The crossed hands, treated with remarkable precision, testify to calm and mastery,
– The neutral and dark background highlights the modeling of the face and the texture of the clothing.

Raphaël manages to express here all the nobility of character, the subtlety of mind and the manly gentleness of his friend.

A work of balance between appearance and thought

The Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione is often considered one of the most influential portraits of the Renaissance, admired notably by Titian and Rembrandt. It illustrates the ideal of "sprezzatura", that natural grace and effortless elegance that Castiglione himself valued in his writings.

This painting embodies a refined vision of the modern man, cultured, sober, yet inwardly strong.

Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

A portrait of a humanist, recreated with skill and fidelity

At Alpha Reproduction, this iconic portrait is hand-painted in oil on canvas, with extreme attention paid to textures, gazes, and subtle tones. Our artists carefully reproduce:

• The expressive and peaceful face,

• The hands crossed full of life,

• The soft contrast between the garment and the skin,

• The depth of the gaze,

• The neutral background, balanced and sober.

📜 Certificate of authenticity provided
📐 Customizable formats – stretched or rolled canvas
🖼️ Available framing: dark wood, classic gilding, or black museum frame

An ideal work for a library, an office, or a portrait gallery

This portrait perfectly matches an elegant and intellectual decoration: study library, classic living room, gallery of illustrious men, or humanist cabinet.
It is also a prestige gift, for lovers of literature, thought, and Renaissance art.

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