Portrait of a Young Woman Print by Andrea Previtali - AGO

The poster features the drawing Portrait of a Young Woman (c. 1520–1525), attributed to the Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Previtali. This piece was part of the touring exhibition "Italian Drawings from the Collection of Duke Roberto Ferretti", which was displayed at the Art Gallery of Ontario and The Pierpont Morgan Library in the mid-1980s. The artwork is a notable example of Renaissance portraiture from northern Italy. The Artist: Andrea Previtali Andrea Previtali (c. 1480–1528) was a significant Italian painter of the Renaissance period, active primarily in Bergamo and Venice. Training: Previtali was a pupil of the renowned Venetian master Giovanni Bellini, from whom he adopted many stylistic designs and a deep appreciation for landscape painting. Style: His work is known for blending Bellini's use of color with influences from Giorgione, often featuring serene landscapes in the background of his religious paintings and portraits. Career: He returned to his native Bergamo around 1511, becoming one of the city's most renowned painters alongside his friend Lorenzo Lotto, and received numerous commissions for churches and noble families. The Exhibition The poster in the image advertises the exhibition "Italian Drawings from the Collection of Duke Roberto Ferretti". Host Institutions: The exhibition was a traveling show, presented at two major institutions: The Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, Canada. The Pierpont Morgan Library (now the Morgan Library & Museum) in New York, USA. Dates: The exhibition ran during the following periods: Art Gallery of Ontario: October 26, 1985 – January 5, 1986. The Pierpont Morgan Library: February 14, 1986 – April 20, 1986. Condition: Used - Good