The Portrait of Cardinal Alessandro Farnese is a portrait of cardinal Alessandro Farnese (the future Pope Paul III) by Raphael,[1] executed circa 1509-1511.
| Portrait of Cardinal Alessandro Farnese | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | Raphael |
| Year | c. 1509–1511 |
| Type | Oil on wood |
| Dimensions | 139 cm × 91 cm (55 in × 36 in) |
| Location | Museo di Capodimonte, Naples |
The cardinal posed near a window with a bright foreground, leading into a dark hall. His delicate right hand holds a letter.[1]
The painting resides at the Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte in Naples.[1]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ a b c Knackfuss 1966, pp. 113, 362.
References
edit- Knackfuss, Hermann (1966). Raphael. pp. 113, 362.
External links
edit- Catalogue entry
Media related to Cardinal Alessandro Farnese (Raffaello) at Wikimedia Commons
