Bartolomeo was born in Venice, but later worked in other North Italian cities. He is chiefly known for his portraits, which show great care in the rendering of costume.
Bartolomeo Veneto
active 1502 - 1546
Works by Bartolomeo Veneto
This elegant young man’s identity is revealed on the strip of paper or parchment curled around the pole. The inscription is now difficult to read, but appears to say: Lodovico Martinengo at the age of _ years. Painted by Bartolomeo Veneto 16 June 1530.When the picture was first acquired by the Na...
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We do not know this woman’s identity, but the enamel and gold coronet she wears suggests she may be of high rank. The pattern embroidered on her white satin sleeves could be her family’s heraldic device or perhaps a personal emblem.The fabric of her dress resembles a watered silk threaded with go...
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