Painting titled "La dame à l'hermine" by Leonardo Da Vinci, Original Artwork, Oil

La dame à l'hermine Painting by Leonardo Da Vinci

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Original Artwork Painting, Oil / Tempera on Wood

Artworks classification

Original Artwork

Original Artwork refers to any work that is considered authentic and not a copy or imitation of the original works of an artist. Original artwork can be any type of painting, sculpture, performance, or other media. There are many types of original media. Mixed media includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. For workshop paintings that bear evidence of master craftsmanship, this attribution must be further qualified. While they may be less valuable for different reasons, reproductions and copies have had a tremendous impact on our experience. They reach a greater audience than originals and act as a tonic against commodification. Original Artwork could also refer to the first work, which is always preceding all others. It could also refer to a prototype or a model from which other works can be made. Each work bears great similarities to the original.
Dimensions Height 21.5in, Width 15.9in
Framing This artwork is not framed
Categories Classicism Portrait

"La Dame à l'hermine" de Leonardo da Vinci est un portrait emblématique réalisé par l'artiste de la Renaissance italienne au début du XVIe siècle. Il représente Cecilia Gallerani, une jeune noble milanaise et maîtresse de Ludovico Sforza, duc de Milan à l'époque.

Dans ce portrait, Cecilia est représentée de trois quarts, regardant légèrement vers la gauche, avec un léger sourire sur ses lèvres. Elle tient délicatement un hermine, un animal blanc avec une tache noire sur la tête, symbole de pureté et de noblesse. L'hermine est positionnée de manière à suggérer un geste de tendresse de la part de Cecilia envers l'animal.

La composition est caractérisée par une grande attention aux détails, typique du style de Leonardo da Vinci. Les jeux de lumière et d'ombre accentuent les traits du visage de Cecilia, tandis que la lumière douce met en valeur sa peau et ses vêtements. Le fond sombre met en relief la figure principale, créant un contraste saisissant qui attire le regard du spectateur.

Le portrait est également remarquable pour la représentation réaliste de l'expression et de la personnalité de Cecilia. Son regard est à la fois mystérieux et captivant, et son sourire énigmatique ajoute une touche de charme et de séduction à l'ensemble de l'œuvre.

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Oil

Paint consisting of pigments bound with linseed oil or carnations. The traditional technique consists of superimposing layers of paint increasingly rich in oil for a solid and durable hanger.

Tempera

Paint based on an emulsion, greasy or lean with a pigment. Traditionally it is a painting using egg yolk, a natural emulsion, or whole egg as a medium to bind pigments.

Technic Painting

Painting is an art form of painting on a surface by aesthetically applying colored fluids. Painters represent a very personal expression on supports such as paper, rock, canvas, wood, bark, glass, concrete and many other substrates. Work of representation or invention, painting can be naturalistic and figurative, or abstract. It can have narrative, descriptive, symbolic, spiritual, or philosophical content.

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Leonardo Da Vinci

Italy

Leonardo da Vinci was a true Renaissance genius, known for his extraordinary talents in various fields, including painting, engineering, anatomy, and many others. He was born on[...]

Leonardo da Vinci was a true Renaissance genius, known for his extraordinary talents in various fields, including painting, engineering, anatomy, and many others. He was born on April 15, 1452, in Vinci, a town in Italy, and he died on May 2, 1519, in Amboise, France. Leonardo's diverse skills and pioneering contributions spanned art, science, and the humanities, making him one of the most iconic figures in human history.

As a painter, Leonardo da Vinci is celebrated for creating some of the most famous and revered works of art in the world. His masterpieces include the "Mona Lisa," an enigmatic portrait known for its captivating smile, and "The Last Supper," a groundbreaking fresco that vividly depicts the moment Jesus reveals that one of his disciples will betray him. His paintings are characterized by their meticulous attention to detail, realistic portrayal of subjects, and pioneering techniques in the use of light and shadow.

In addition to his artistic achievements, Leonardo was a polymath who excelled in various scientific and technical fields. He conducted pioneering studies in anatomy, making detailed sketches of the human body that contributed significantly to our understanding of anatomy and medicine. He was also a visionary inventor, designing numerous machines and devices, some of which were ahead of their time.

Leonardo's notebooks, filled with sketches, diagrams, and writings, reveal his insatiable curiosity and desire to explore and understand the world. His scientific investigations included the study of geology, botany, and engineering, and his insights often foreshadowed later scientific discoveries.

Throughout his life, Leonardo da Vinci's work and ideas were characterized by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of human understanding. His contributions to the fields of art, science, and invention continue to inspire and influence generations of thinkers, creators, and scholars. Leonardo da Vinci remains a symbol of the Renaissance spirit, where a profound curiosity about the world and boundless creativity came together to change the course of history.