Roundel with Head
- Artist
- Paolo Uccello
- Date
- c.1435
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Duomo di Firenze (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore)
"Roundel with Head" is a captivating portrait painting that exemplifies techniques from the Early renaissance period. Created as a fresco, it features a detailed depiction of a head within a circular composition, emphasizing realism and individual character. The artist's skillful use of color and shading highlights the emerging focus on humanism during this era. The piece reflects the artistic innovations of the period, bridging medieval traditions and new approaches to portraiture, all framed within the context of early renaissance artistic pursuits.
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