Balthazar Castiglione
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Raphael, Balthazar Castiglione, 1515 |
When observing his portrait, Castiglione seems to change his expression before your eyes. His eyes are neither raised nor lowered as he views you as an equal. Never known to raise his voice, or strike an unfair bargain, Castiglione was one of the most sophisticated minds of his time. The portrait does not suggest that he is a genius for the palette and reserved position offer a more unpretentious look at the man. The diplomat meditates between the two extremes of black and white with his gray ensemble, as he weighs multiple view points without coming to any hasty decisions.
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