Bimba a Mezzo Busto

palmailgiovane

head

face

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

portrait head and shoulder

animal drawing portrait

nose

portrait drawing

facial study

facial portrait

forehead

portrait art

digital portrait

"Bimba a Mezzo Busto" is a portrait by the Venetian painter Palma il Giovane (c.1550-1628). The painting is a bust-length portrait of a young girl, possibly a member of the Venetian aristocracy. The girl's delicate features are rendered with great detail, and her soft, pale skin contrasts with the warm, reddish-brown background. The girl's gaze is directed slightly downwards, creating an air of quiet contemplation. Palma il Giovane's style is characterized by its elegance and refinement, and this work is a fine example of his mastery of portraiture. The painting likely served as a devotional image or a reminder of a beloved child.