Leonardo's portraits blog
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Leonardo da Vinci painted portraits of wealthy patrons in the Renaissance that showcased innovative techniques. He painted La Belle Ferroniere as the wife of the Duke of Milan and The Lady with the Ermine as his mistress, Cecilia Gallerani. Both portraits depicted the sitters' personalities through their poses and expressions and used sfumato technique to blend tones softly. The ermine in Cecilia's portrait symbolized both her virtue and connection to the Duke.
![The Lady with the Ermine
1. Conveys a sense of mystery
and the uniqueness of the
human personality. A gentle
smile plays on the corners of
her mouth, sparkle in her eyes.
(Like the Mona Lisa!)
2. Pose is innovative [again!].
3. Use of Sfumato veils of
soft glazes, gradual blending of
tones that create a smoky
effect](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/leonardosportraitsblog-121010111205-phpapp01/85/Leonardo-s-portraits-blog-7-320.jpg)
Leonardo's portraits blog
- 1. Leonardo's Portraits Much of this ppt was borrowed and condensed from 13arthistoryghm.pb works.com/f/Leona rdo+Portraits.ppt
- 2. Leonardo's Key Innovations No more profile 他 view of face Inclusion of hands Revealed the sitters personality Used Symbols in a more subtle, complex way than previous Renaissance portrait artist
- 3. Patronage Leonardo was commissioned by several wealthy people to paint their portraits. They were called his Patrons Only wealthy people could afford to be painted. Cameras were not invented therefore art was the only way to record history Ludovico Il Moro, Duke of Milan commissioned Leonardo to paint 2 portraits for him: one for his wife and one for his girlfriend!!!
- 4. Which one was the Dukes wife? Which one was the Dukes mistress? La Belle Ferroniere (left) The Lady with the Ermine (right)
- 5. La Belle Ferroniere 1490-96 The WIFE! Who was correct? Why did you guess that? Her pose and face tell us she is dignified. Notice her decorative dress? She was considered a fashionista of her era
- 6. Leonardo used photoshop Portrait by another artist Although there were NO computers in the Renaissance , Leonardo IDEALISED portraits. This means he made people more beautiful in there paintings than they were in real life. She made her head more oval and used golden proportions in her face
- 7. The Lady with the Ermine 1. Conveys a sense of mystery and the uniqueness of the human personality. A gentle smile plays on the corners of her mouth, sparkle in her eyes. (Like the Mona Lisa!) 2. Pose is innovative [again!]. 3. Use of Sfumato veils of soft glazes, gradual blending of tones that create a smoky effect
- 8. Who was she? Member of the noble Gallerani family. Became the Mistress of Duke of Milan at age 15. About 16-17 at time portrait painted Duke then married Beatrice Este, but kept visiting Cecilia. He kept her in a castle, She kept this portrait. She later married in 1491.
- 9. What do her physical characteristics suggest about her? Her figure is slender, the action of turning suggest her agility and physical energy fingers long and delicate gracefulness The light in her eyes an active and alert mind Glow in her cheeks warmth, beauty of spirit Her neatly groomed hairstyle fashionable, yet simple. Modest.
- 10. The meaning of the Ermine . She is the mistress of Il Moro - the ermine was his symbol, featured on his Coat of Arms. 2. As his mistress, she is like his pet. 3. In Greek, ermine is galen a pun on her surname Gallerani 1. The ermine symbolises her virtue. In Medieval bestiaries the animal was described as the essence of purity and moderation. it would rather die than soil itself and is so moderate it only eats once a day. These qualities are attached to Cecilia. 1. The ermine is her mirror. It moves lithely and has bright eyes, alert neck - echoed in Cecilias movement and alert glance. 6. The ermine was a talisman for childbirth. Some say she may have been in the early stages of pregnancy while this was painted