Renaissance - Da Vinci - Lady With An Ermine Flashcards
1
Q
Who commissioned the painting?
A
Ludovico sforza, duke of Milan
2
Q
Who is the painting of?
A
Portrait of cecelia, mistress of the duke
3
Q
Where is the painting?
A
Czartoryski museum, Cracow
4
Q
When was the painting painted?
A
1496
5
Q
What medium was used?
A
Oil paint on wooden panel, glazes used over dry paint
6
Q
How big is the painting?
A
54cm x 39cm
7
Q
What is the subject matter?
A
Portraiture
8
Q
What is the composition?
A
Triangular Half body Arms folded Looking to left Black background Right hand on ermine Upward spiral movement through triangle
9
Q
What is the treatment of human figure?
A
Mysterious, where’s she looking Evokes questions Fleeting moment Smooth blended finish Sculptural Chiaroscuro Realistic proportions Sfumato Attention to anatomy
10
Q
What does the ermine symbolize?
A
Purity
