Bindo Altoviti
- Original dimensions
- 56 x 65.6 cm
Scene depicted
The tableau “Bindo Altoviti” stands out for the striking portrait of the Florentine businessman, captured here with emotional intensity. The neutral background highlights the delicate and expressive face, reflecting a prominent personality of the time. The painting is not limited to a simple portrait; it is the mirror of a historical moment, that of flourishing trade and intellectual exchanges that animated Italy during the Renaissance .
Historical context
Œuvre : Bindo Altoviti |BRK| Artiste : Raphael |BRK| Musée : Ashmolean Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 56 x 65.6 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Bindo Altoviti is a highlight in the career of Raphael , symbolizing his first major success in Florence. This tableau is a milestone that foreshadows other masterpieces such as “The Sistine Madonna” and “The School of Athens,” where the artist perfected his approach to perspective and human expression, revealing a personal and avant-garde style.
Anecdote
“Every face I paint is a story I tell.” This quote from Raphael resonates particularly when evoking the moment of creation of the painting of Bindo Altoviti. Let us imagine a golden afternoon, cradled by the songs of birds and the scents of jasmine, when the artist, in a sunlit alley in Florence, crossed the captivating gaze of his model. It is this light and this connection that inspired this pictorial work .