Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
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
|
Naturalistic detail, Italian heritage, power |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Formal information (size,date, name of patron, painter,medium) |
⏺Date: 1465-72 ⏺Artist: Piero Della Francisco ⏺Medium: tempera on gold panel ⏺47x 33 cm (each) |
|
|
|
Back of the diptych? (Visual analysis) |
The Duke and Duchess ride on two triumphal chariots, they are both in the company of the virtues |
|
|
What are his cardinal virtues? (4) |
⏺Justice ⏺Wisdom ⏺Fortitude ⏺Moderation |
|
|
What are her theological virtues? |
⏺Faith ⏺Hope ⏺Charity ⏺Chastity |
|
|
What is the Duke's chariot pulled by and what is he wearing to illustrate leadership? |
Horses. Duke wears his armor just like a leader, whilst he is crowned by victory |
|
|
|
What is the Duke's chariot pulled by and what is he wearing to illustrate leadership? |
Horses. Duke wears his armor just like a leader, whilst he is crowned by victory |
|
|
What is the Duchess was chariot pulled by? What are they symbols of? |
⏺two unicorns - symbols of chastity ( to emphasise her chastity/bring faithful to her husband) |
|
