the portrait of doge leonardo loredan was painted in 1501.
the portrait of doge leonardo loredan was painted in 1501.
when was the portrait of doge leonardo loredan painted?
1501
portrait of doge leonardo loredan









































the portrait of doge leonardo loredan is a painting by the italian renaissance master giovanni bellini, dating from 1501. it is on display in the national gallery in london. it portrays leonardo loredan, doge of venice from 1501 to 1521, in his ceremonial garments with the "corno" worn over a linen cap, and is signed on a "cartellino". 









































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portrait of doge leonardo loredan
this formal portrait depicts leonardo loredan in his official state robes as doge of venice, with its ornate buttons. the distinctively shaped hat is derived from the hood of a doublet. as with other traditional portraits of the doge, the composition resembles a roman sculpted portrait bust. the painting is signed - the latin form of giovanni bellini - on a "cartellino" ("small paper") attached to a parapet at the base of the composition.
portrait of doge leonardo loredan