Francesco Sassetti and His Son Teodoro
- Artist
- Domenico Ghirlandaio
- Date
- c.1487
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met)
The painting Portrait of Francesco Sassetti and His Son Teodoro exemplifies Early renaissance portraiture, capturing the noble family's stature and individuality. Likely created by Domenico Ghirlandaio, it resides in the Sassetti Chapel within Florence's basilica of Santa Trinita, renowned for its frescoes of the Stories of St. Francis. The composition emphasizes realism, detailed clothing, and facial expressions, reflecting the period’s focus on humanism and individual identity. This portrait not only celebrates the Sassetti family but also marks a significant moment in Early renaissance art.
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