Portrait of a Young Woman c. 1604 - 1608
drawing, pencil
portrait
pencil drawn
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charcoal drawing
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pencil drawing
pencil
portrait drawing
early-renaissance
Ottavio Leoni's "Portrait of a Young Woman" (c. 1604-1608) is a delicate black chalk drawing that captures the subtle beauty of a young woman. The subject's gaze is direct and engaging, her features rendered with precision and sensitivity. Leoni, a prominent Italian artist, was known for his elegant portraits, often of aristocratic patrons. This intimate drawing, measuring 219 mm by 151 mm, showcases his mastery of line and the ability to convey character through simple yet expressive strokes.
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Ottavio Leoni was a popular portraitist among Rome’s most prominent families. However, he also drew ordinary people, such as this likeness of an unknown young woman. He depicted her face and loosely bound up hair with great precision, while sketching her body with just a few strokes. He had learnt this accuracy from his father, a medallist by profession.
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