Portrait of Fra Gregorio Belo di Vicenza

Portrait of Fra Gregorio Belo di Vicenza by Lorenzo Lotto
Artist
Lorenzo Lotto
Date
1548 ; Italy
Style
High renaissance
Genre
Portrait
Location
Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met)
The "Portrait of Fra Gregorio Belo di Vicenza" by Lorenzo Lotto exemplifies his mastery of the portrait genre during the High renaissance period. Painted on canvas, the work showcases Lotto’s skill in capturing the individual’s personality and spirituality. Lotto was known for his religious subjects, altarpieces, and portraits, often characterized by nervous and eccentric posing that marks a transitional style towards Mannerism. This portrait reveals his refined technique with oil paints, highlighting the detailed facial features and subtle use of color characteristic of his high renaissance idiom.

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