Raphael
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When so much has perished, it is some consolation to feel that two of the finest portraits which Raphael painted at this period have been preserved, and that these should represent two of his most intimate friends.
One is the picture of Castiglione which went to England with the other " Mantuan pieces " in the time of Charles I, and now hangs in the Salon Carre of the Louvre. The other is that of Cardinal Bibbiena in the Prado of Madrid. Both are painted with a freedom and mastery which Velasqu...ez alone has equalled, and with a refinement to which the great Spaniard himself never attained. The quiet harmony of sober black and grey, the velvet collar and sleeves and lace ruffles, the indescribable air of elegance and repose in the portrait of Castiglione, agree with all that we know of the writer of the " Cortigiano," who was himself the best example of his own perfect courtier. In the same way, the rich cape of red watered^ silk and lawn sleeves, the blue eyes and chestnut hair, the long aquiline nose and cunning mouth, correspond with our idea of the wily diplomat and witty writer, the " bel Bernardo " who was the closest friend both of Castiglione and of Raphael.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
When so much has perished, it is some consolation to feel that two of the finest portraits which Raphael painted at this period have been preserved, and that these should represent two of his most intimate friends.
One is the picture of Castiglione which went to England with the other " Mantuan pieces " in the time of Charles I, and now hangs in the Salon Carre of the Louvre. The other is that of Cardinal Bibbiena in the Prado of Madrid. Both are painted with a freedom and mastery which Velasqu...ez alone has equalled, and with a refinement to which the great Spaniard himself never attained. The quiet harmony of sober black and grey, the velvet collar and sleeves and lace ruffles, the indescribable air of elegance and repose in the portrait of Castiglione, agree with all that we know of the writer of the " Cortigiano," who was himself the best example of his own perfect courtier. In the same way, the rich cape of red watered^ silk and lawn sleeves, the blue eyes and chestnut hair, the long aquiline nose and cunning mouth, correspond with our idea of the wily diplomat and witty writer, the " bel Bernardo " who was the closest friend both of Castiglione and of Raphael.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Ady, Julia Mary Cartwright, D. 1924 to read onlineMoreLess
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