Yesterday I went to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. to see the Desiderio da Settignano (c. 1429–1464) exhibit. Desiderio was a Renaissance sculptor, working in Florence. It’s a small exhibit (just 2 galleries), but the sculptures on display are wonderful. The details in the busts, especially of children, make them seem so lifelike – almost like a cast was made directly from a real person. Photography wasn’t allowed in the exhibit, but it is allowed in the rest of the (permanent) collection. I wandered about after looking at the Desiderio exhibit, and I’ve put some pictures online. I’d been to the East Building a number of times, but this was the first time (that I can recall) that I tried the West Building. Well worth a visit – and like most of the National museums it is free.
I especially liked Titian’s portrait of a gentleman (see below). I love the expression on the man’s face.
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| Giorgione and Titian: Portrait of a Venetian Gentleman, c. 1510 |
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| Spanish Lady |
