Portrait of Marsilio Ficino by Unknown Artist. A profile portrait of a man wearing a vibrant red skullcap and red robes against a dark, shadowy background.

Portrait of Marsilio Ficino

Unknown Artist

1700 · Medium Not Listed

A striking 18th-century portrait of a scholar in bold crimson robes, perfect for a sophisticated study.

$129

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Muted red, Deep burgundy

About the piece

This 18th-century European painting depicts Marsilio Ficino, a central figure of the Italian Renaissance. The work is characterized by the intense contrast between the subject's saturated red attire and the deep, dark background, a hallmark of formal historical portraiture that commands visual attention.