The artwork “Malatesta Baglioni” is a portrait created by Parmigianino circa 1537, belonging to the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) art movement. The painting, measuring 117 by 98 cm, is currently housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria.
The portrait depicts a bearded man dressed in rich and voluminous attire, suggestive of high status. He is adorned in a luxurious robe with lavish fur trim, indicative of noble or affluent standing. His head is covered with a black cap, customary for the period. The backdrop features detailed architectural elements, enhancing the grandeur of the portrait. The subject’s composed demeanor and the meticulous attention to costume details reflect the stylistic intricacies of Mannerism.
