'Portrait of Bartolomeo Panciatichi' by Bronzino - SCADclass Ep.110

When you’re the wealthiest family in Florence during the Late Renaissance, who do you choose as your official court painter? If you’re the Medici, it’s Agnolo di Cosimo, better known as the legendary Bronzino. As a portrait artist, he helped usher in Mannerism as the style in vogue across Europe and became the leading painter in Florence. Though often sidelined in the pages of art history, Bronzino’s legacy has resurfaced in recent decades and his portraits and allegorical paintings offer keen insights into the culture of Florence at the height of its power. Join SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace and SCAD professor of art history Stephanie Kaplan, Ph.D., and unlock the business card-like messaging of Bronzino’s Portrait of Bartolomeo Panciatichi.

Through SCADclass, the preeminent faculty of the Savannah College of Art and Design share their passion and knowledge with the world of curious creators. Conversations are moderated by SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace inside the historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts in downtown Savannah, Ga.