Agnolo Bronzino // Eleonora of Toledo
Agnolo Bronzino
(1503 – 1572). Usually known as Il Bronzino, or Agnolo Bronzino, an Italian Mannerist painter from Florence. The origin of his nickname, Bronzino is unknown, but could derive from his dark complexion, or from that he gave many of his portrait subjects.
Eleonora of Toledo
1545/1550, oil on panel.
24" x 32".
Gift of Mrs. Ralph Harman Booth in memory of her husband Ralph Harman Booth, 42.57 ©The Detroit Institute of Arts.
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