Castiglione reveals the influence of the Italian Renaissance through his realistic style mimicking some of Raphael’s techniques. One of the predominant similarities is the use of models and case studies. He would to use as references in order to create …show more content…
Relatively uncommon, this gives an intimate window into Castiglione’s true genius. As stated in the exhibit, this shows Castiglione’s control over the oil and his acute awareness of the medium as he did not let it bleed through. One of these pieces, The Nativity with God the Father. bears witness to the advancement of Castiglione’s technique. His lines are softer with a greater range of tones, showing his growing confidence. With this, Castiglione began to play with limits, both politically and artistically. From here, his art begins to take on stronger characters and subsequently, messages. What is so notable about The Nativity with God the Father is the fact that God the Father is depicted. Not only that, but he is interacting with the child Christ. This was unheard of and begin to alter the time old way God and other religious patrons were depicted in