Portrait of Maria Salviati with Giulia de Medici 1537

Jacopo Pontormo's 1537 painting, "Portrait of Maria Salviati with Giulia de Medici," depicts Maria, the mother of Cosimo I de' Medici, cradling her young daughter Giulia. This portrait, painted in the High Renaissance style, showcases Pontormo's signature elongated figures and subtle use of color. The somber mood and intimate setting create a sense of quiet reflection, highlighting the mother-daughter bond. The work is known for its refined details and delicate handling of the subject, characteristic of Pontormo's late style, which was influenced by the Mannerist movement.