Portrait of a Cardinal c. 1505 - 1511
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Lorenzo Costa's "Portrait of a Cardinal", painted circa 1505-1511, is a captivating example of High Renaissance portraiture. The cardinal, depicted in a rich red robe and a blue undergarment, sits in a richly appointed interior, his gaze fixed on the viewer. The window behind him reveals a landscape with a small figure, possibly a saint, adding a layer of symbolic meaning to the composition. Costa's meticulous detail and skillful use of light and shadow create a sense of realism and depth, further enhancing the artwork's impact. This painting, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offers viewers a glimpse into the life and power of a prominent church figure during the Renaissance.
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The unknown sitter in this portrait, wearing the crimson cassock and cap of a cardinal, is depicted as a humanist scholar. Through the open window can be seen the figure of Saint Jerome, the 4th-century biblical scholar, often portrayed in medieval art as a kneeling hermit. He is identified by a broad-brimmed cardinal's hat and the lion that was his legendary companion. During the Renaissance, however, Saint Jerome was frequently shown as a cultured man of learning in his study—a representation this sitter clearly wished his portrait to suggest.
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