MASACCIO (b. 1401, San Giovanni Valdarno, d. 1428, Roma) Profile Portrait of a Young Man 1425 Wood National Gallery of Art, Washington In the early 15th century the profile likeness was the most favored type of portrait, partly because salient features can be delineated with more precision in the side view. Thus in this exemple, although it is difficult to judge the expression or mood of the unknown aristocrat, we have an exact record of his physical appearence. *** Keywords: ************* Author: MASACCIO Title: Profile Portrait of a Young Man Time-line: 1401-1450 School: Italian For

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MASACCIO (b. 1401, San Giovanni Valdarno, d. 1428, Roma) Profile Portrait of a Young Man 1425 Wood National Gallery of Art, Washington In the early 15th century the profile likeness was the most favored type of portrait, partly because salient features can be delineated with more precision in the side view. Thus in this exemple, although it is difficult to judge the expression or mood of the unknown aristocrat, we have an exact record of his physical appearence. *** Keywords: ************* Author: MASACCIO Title: Profile Portrait of a Young Man Time-line: 1401-1450 School: Italian Form: painting Type: portrait

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