6 Raphael, Baldassare Castiglione, 1514–15

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TitleBaldassare Castiglione

Creator nameRaphael

Creator nationality/cultureItalian

Creator rolePainter

Creation datec. 1514–1515

Object typePainting

MaterialsOil on canvas

Dimensions82 x 67 cm

LocationMusée du Louvre, Paris

https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010066418

Accession numberINV. 611

SubjectsPortrait painting, RenaissanceCourts and courtiers in artAmbassadorsMen--Portraits

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