Ugolino Martelli 1535

"Ugolino Martelli" is a portrait by Agnolo Bronzino, painted in 1535. This portrait showcases Bronzino's signature style, characterized by meticulous detail and a sense of restrained elegance. The subject, Ugolino Martelli, is depicted in a dark, somber setting, his features rendered with sharp precision. Martelli's pensive expression and the book he holds suggest intellectual pursuits, reinforcing his status as a member of the Florentine elite. The artwork's muted colors and emphasis on form exemplify the ideals of High Renaissance portraiture.