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Original fileA man is depicted in a three-quarter pose against a clear landscape of rolling hills and thin trees. He wears a black cap and a dark doublet with voluminous red sleeves, with his hands resting prominently to display several rings. The painting displays a clear, even light that emphasizes the texture of his hair and the fine details of his clothing.
Agnolo Doni was a central figure in the merchant class of Renaissance Florence, a culture deeply permeated by the Neoplatonism of Marsilio Ficino and the Platonic Academy. This portrait represents the 'viva figura' or living image, an artistic pursuit informed by the belief that the physical likeness could reflect the character and soul of the individual.
RAFFAELLO SANZIO DA URBINO N. 1483 - M. 1520 RITRATTO DI ANGELO DONI
Translation
Raffaello Sanzio from Urbino. Born 1483 - Died 1520. Portrait of Agnolo Doni.
Marsilio Ficino
Doni's status as a Florentine patron places him within the cultural sphere defined by Ficino's Neoplatonism and theories on beauty.
Object
Oil on panel
portrait
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