Beautiful, standard example of Mannerist art. One of my favorites at the Met.
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Beautiful indeed, with a haunting glimpse, I'd say, into the subject's inner life. Which I guess any good portrait should do to some extent, not to mention a great one.
I think my favorite portrait at the Met (or at least ONE of my favorites) is the Velasquez "Juan de Pareja". I remember going over to see it the day it was first shown in 1970 or so. The Met had paid over 5 mil for it, which made it a very controversial purchase. I went out of curiosity, but remained to stare in wonderment. I just couldn't take my eyes off it. I loved everything about it. And I still do. Unfortunately, it is one of those painting that seems so "uncaptureable" in reproduction.
This one is better than some others: http://www.artchive.com/artchive/V/velazquez/pareja.jpg.html
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