Tommaso di Folco Portinari (1428–1501); Maria Portinari (Maria Maddalena Baroncelli, born 1456)

Hans Memling

Created:
Movement:
1475
Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance Portraiture; Detailed Realism
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Dimensions:
(.626, Tommaso) overall 17 3/8 x 13 1/4 in. (44.1 x 33.7 cm), painted surface 16 5/8 x 12 1/2 in. (42.2 x 31.8 cm); (.627, Maria) overall 17 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. (44.1 x 34 cm); painted surface 16 5/8 x 12 5/8 in. (42.2 x 32.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
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Hans Memling's "Tommaso di Folco Portinari and Maria Portinari"

The painting "Tommaso di Folco Portinari (1428–1501); Maria Portinari (Maria Maddalena Baroncelli, born 1456)" by Hans Memling, created in 1475, is a notable example of Northern Renaissance portraiture. Executed in oil on wood, the work exemplifies Memling's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the likeness and character of his subjects. Memling, a German-born painter who settled in Bruges, was a leading figure in the Flemish school, known for his refined technique and serene compositions. The portraits of the Portinari couple reflect the wealth and status of the sitters, who were prominent figures in the banking world of the time. This work contributes to our understanding of the cultural and economic exchanges between Italy and the Low Countries during the 15th century. Memling's influence extended beyond his lifetime, impacting the development of portrait painting in Europe.

Description of the work:

Tommaso di Folco Portinari and Maria Portinari by Hans Memling

Created in 1475, Hans Memling's "Tommaso di Folco Portinari (1428–1501); Maria Portinari (Maria Maddalena Baroncelli, born 1456)" is an oil on wood diptych that exemplifies the Northern Renaissance style with its detailed realism and rich color palette. The portraits depict the Italian banker Tommaso Portinari and his wife Maria, showcasing Memling's skill in capturing the intricate textures of their garments and the subtle expressions of his subjects.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Tommaso di Folco Portinari (1428–1501); Maria Portinari (Maria Maddalena Baroncelli, born 1456)