In Portrait of Jacopo Sannazaro, how is the Analysis discussed?
Georg Gronau notes how a comparison of the few single portraits belonging to Titian's earlier years leads us to observe that in them the hands are made use of as an essential characteristic of the personality. Here the sitter lets his only hand visible rest on a book lying on the parapet in front, while his eyes wander away into space. This makes us suppose him a literary man.Charles Ricketts, writing in 1910, appraises the work highly:The 'Alessandro' has few rivals among Titian's finest portraits. Dirt and old varnish have now been removed, and saving the large patch upon the brow, it is in good condition; few works better illustrate that magisterial quality which Reynolds praises in Titian's portraits. In the combination of dignity and simplicity, it ranks with the 'Parma' at Vienna, the 'Man in Black' (Louvre), and with 'L'Homme au Gant,' among his finest works.
L'Homme au Gant Reynolds Georg Gronau Titian Parma Charles Ricketts