Young Woman with Unicorn

Creator:
Raphael, 1483-1520
Published/Created:
ca. 1506
Physical Description:
65 x 61 cm
Date Depicted:
1975
1500 AD - 1699 AD
Materials:
oil on canvas mounted on wood
Notes:
The wide horizontal neckline is defined by contrasting bands of color. The waist­line is high. The pleated skirt seems to have a center-front opening which is bordered. Generous puffs of the chemise are pulled through the tied-in sleeves.
Abstract:
Dress of the High Italian Renaissance is distinctly soft, loose, and easy. Its silhouette is narrower and more natural than the silhouette of the Early Renaissance. The round gown, an important new garment, is alone or with an overgarment. It has a separate, short-waisted bodice and a straight, gathered skirt. The neckline is low, round, and wide. Characteristically Italian, sleeves are usually separate from the gown and laced or tied in place. The chemise is pulled through the openings between the ties to make little puffs. Often the sleeve fabric and color are different from the gown. A stiff overgarment like a tabard appears in Italy. Narrow at the shoulders, it is slightly shaped over the bosom and then widens at the hem. It has an open V neck and seam which makes a small lapel. Fabric for the overgarment is usually rich brocade.
Topics:
Costume -- Europe -- History -- (LC)
Painting -- Italy -- 16th century -- (YVRC)
Period/Style:
Renaissance
Culture:
Italian
Accession Number:
4389-185
Genre:
costume (mode of fashion) (AAT)
paintings (AAT)
Format:
Image
Content Type:
Clothing & Accessories
Paintings & Drawings
Rights:
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Access Restrictions:
Yale Community Only
Source Creator:
Button, Jeanne and Sbarge, Stephen
Source Title:
History of Costume, In Slides, Notes and Commentaries: Volume 2
Source Created:
New York, NY
Theatre Arts Slide Presentations
1975
Call Number:
GT513 +B87 2 (LC)
Orbis Barcode:
39002051938489
Yale Collection:
Visual Resources Collection
Digital Collection:
Visual Resources Collection
Original Repository:
Rome, Italy: Galleria Borghese
OID:
10596493
PID:
digcoll:1853343