The artwork, titled “Battista Sforza (after Piero della Francesca),” was created by Fernando Botero in 1998. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized as a portrait.
The artwork depicts a stylized profile portrait of Battista Sforza, characterized by Botero’s signature voluminous forms. The subject is presented in a traditional attire, with intricate, exaggerated features that exude a sense of both grandeur and grace. The background features a serene landscape. The portrait is inspired by Piero della Francesca’s original work, but Botero imbues it with his distinctive touch, making the figure appear larger than life, enhancing the sense of presence and formality. The rich textures of the fabrics and the meticulous adornments on the subject’s head and neck highlight Botero’s attention to detail and his unique interpretation of classical portraiture.
