Agnolo Bronzino
1503–1572 · Italian · 30 artworks
Mannerism (Late Renaissance)highly polished surfaceselongated figurescomplex posescold and refined color palettesintricate detail in clothing and jewelry
artist bio
Agnolo Bronzino was a key figure in the Florentine Mannerist movement, known for his elegant and highly stylized portraits of the Medici court. His work exemplifies the refined aesthetic and technical virtuosity characteristic of the Late Renaissance.
what you'll learn
Studying Bronzino's work allows students to understand the characteristics of Mannerist portraiture, including elongated figures, complex poses, and a focus on surface detail and rich color palettes. Students can also learn about the role of art in conveying power and status within the context of the Medici court.
related: Parmigianino, Hans Holbein the Younger
30 artworks
Portrait of Guidubaldo della Rovere
1532
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Portrait of Lorenzo the Magnificent
1560
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Piero de Medici il Gottoso
1560
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Portrait of Cosimo I de' Medici
1545
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Cosimo de' Medici
1505
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Garcia de' Medici
1560
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Portrait of Ferdinando de' Medici
1560
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Portrait of Stefano IV Colonna
1546
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Portrait of Laudomia de' Medici
1555
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Portrait of Lucrezia de' Medici
1560
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Eleanora da Toledo with her Son Giovanni
1545
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Portrait of Signor Panciatichi Bartolomeo
1540
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Francesco I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany
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Allegorical Portrait of Dante
1530
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Pietro de' Medici
1560
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A portrait of Giuliano di Piero de' Medici
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Portrait of Bia de' Medici
1542
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Eleonora da Toledo
1543
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Portrait of Francesco I de' Medici
1551
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Lucrezia Panciatichi
1540
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Alessandro de' Medici
1560
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Portrait of a lady in green
1532
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Portrait of young woman with her son
1545
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Portrait of the Grand Duke Cosimo I de' Medici
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Portrait of Maria de' Medici
1553
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Lucrezia di Cosimo
1560
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Unknown Lady
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Portrait of Pope Clement VII
1566
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Pope Leo X
1560
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Portrait of Piero di Lorenzo de Medici
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