Portrait of Domenico and Marino Grimani 1550

"Portrait of Domenico and Marino Grimani" (1550) is a double portrait by Palma il Giovane, a Venetian painter who was active in the late Renaissance and Mannerist periods. The artwork depicts two men, likely brothers, wearing cardinal robes, one with a book, standing in a pose suggestive of nobility. The painting showcases Palma il Giovane's mastery of light and shadow and use of detail, characteristic of his artistic style. This artwork is an excellent example of a double portrait from the Venetian Renaissance and provides insight into the attire and symbolism associated with cardinals during that era.