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Describe the Dukes portrait using 3 formal features and explain |
⏺The pose - very formal, demonstrating power, in fact the figures almost tower over the landscape - synopsis: based on coinage and medals from Roman times ⏺Naturalistic detail - for example we can see Dukes moles Etc ⏺Very Italian features - Oliver skin with tight black curles
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Naturalistic detail, Italian heritage, power |
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Describe and Explain features demonstarted on the Duchess half of the portrait (4 points) |
⏺Richly dressed - and fashionably, her hair is elaborate with pearls on it ⏺Northern painters trends - her forehead is high due to the fact that it was seen as very beautiful ⏺Commemorative portrait- may have been painted from a death mask ⏺Staging - reflects the couples power, the Duke and Duchess are poised high above the landscape in the background, as if atop a tower, representing high status. |
Status, Flemish trends , Look ,Death |
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How are the two portraits linked together? (Describe and Explain) (2 points) |
⏺Both of the portraits face each other - to signify their strong bond and unity. The Duke may also be facing left because he had suffered wounds to the right side of his face, with his nose and eye missing. ⏺Landscape - atmospheric perspective inspired by Northern painters , with great intricacy and fanciful detail |
Landscape , Wounds, Facing each other |
