Portrait of a Botanist (Ulisse Aldrovandi?) by Bartolomeo Passerotti

Portrait of a Botanist (Ulisse Aldrovandi?) 1570

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painting, oil-paint

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portrait

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character portrait

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painting

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oil-paint

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mannerism

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history-painting

Bartolomeo Passerotti's "Portrait of a Botanist (Ulisse Aldrovandi?)" from 1570 depicts a man in a dark robe, possibly Ulisse Aldrovandi, a famous Italian naturalist. The subject is shown pointing to a cluster of botanical specimens, highlighting his expertise in the field. The careful rendering of both the man and the plants showcases Passerotti's skill in capturing the intricacies of both human and natural subjects. The work is a compelling example of 16th-century portraiture, where scientific inquiry and artistic talent were intertwined.

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