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Pontormo Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Pontormo our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Pontormo · 1494 – 1556

Visitation

1528

Experience Pontormo’s ‘Visitation’ – a stunning Renaissance fresco showcasing Mannerist drama & devotion. Vibrant colors & emotive figures create timeless elegance. Perfect for art lovers & collectors.

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Halberdier

1520

Discover Jacopo Carucci’s ‘Halberdier’ (1520), a masterful Renaissance portrait of strength & individuality. Explore its refined realism, symbolism & historical context.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Ten thousand martyrs

1529 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 65 x 73 cm

Jacopo Pontormo's "Ten Thousand Martyrs" (1529) depicts brutal Roman persecution with dramatic intensity. Explore this powerful Renaissance masterpiece, a poignant symbol of faith and resistance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Birth of John the Baptist

1526 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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St. Sebastian

1515 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, Digione

Jacopo Pontormo's 'St. Sebastian' is a poignant Mannerist masterpiece featuring a melancholic figure, rich colors, and dynamic lines—a powerful exploration of faith and suffering.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Scene of a Sacrifice

1545 · Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Jacopo Carucci’s ‘Scene of a Sacrifice’ (1545) – a haunting Mannerist painting of ritualistic mourning in Florence. Explore its monochrome style, Medici connection & symbolic depth.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Cosimo I de' Medici

1537 · Palazzo Pitti, Florence · original 47 x 31 cm

Admire Cosimo I de' Medici’s regal portrait by Jacopo Carucci (Pontormo). This Renaissance masterpiece captures the Grand Duke of Tuscany with striking detail and emotion.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Madonna with St. Francis and St. Jerome

1522 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Explore Jacopo Pontormo's 'Madonna with St. Francis and St. Jerome,' a masterpiece of Mannerist art embodying emotional depth and innovative composition. Discover stunning reproductions at WikiOO.org.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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St. Anthony Abbot

1519 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 78 x 66 cm

Explore Jacopo Pontormo’s masterpiece – St. Anthony Abbot – a Renaissance portrait imbued with spiritual depth and masterful technique. Discover stunning reproductions at WikiOO.org.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Adoration of the Magi

1520 · Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Jacopo Pontormo’s ‘Adoration of the Magi’ captivates with its elongated figures and unsettling grace, a pivotal Mannerist masterpiece from 1520. Explore this emotionally intense scene and discover a unique artistic vision.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Portrait of Francesco da Castiglione

1520 · Palazzo Pitti, Florence · original 50 x 39 cm

Admire Jacopo Carucci’s ‘Portrait of Francesco da Castiglione,’ a 1520 Mannerist masterpiece. Explore this rich, brown-toned portrait showcasing Renaissance realism & subtle detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Supper at Emmaus

1525 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 173 x 230 cm

Jacopo Carucci’s "Supper at Emmaus" (1525) – a Baroque masterpiece! Explore this richly detailed oil painting of the Last Supper, featuring dramatic light & divine symbolism. A stunning Renaissance treasure.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Alessandro de' Medici

1535 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Experience the melancholic majesty of Pontormo's Mannerist portrait of Alessandro de' Medici, capturing profound emotion from 1535; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Portrait of a Young Man in a Red Cap

1529 · National Gallery, London

This Mannerist portrait by Pontormo captures a poised young man in a striking red cap. Discover the elegance of this Renaissance masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Study of a Woman, possibly Maria Salviati

1543 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 20 x 12 cm

Experience the emotional intensity of this Mannerist study by Pontormo, capturing a serene woman's portrait from 1543; discover Renaissance mastery today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Virgin and Child, known as the Madonna del Libro

1545 · Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven · original 80.7 x 64.1cm

This serene Mannerist oil painting by Pontormo captures a tender Madonna and Child. Discover the beauty of this 16th-century masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Same size as the original$32564 × 81 cm Commission at original size

Madonna and Child

1532 · Museum of John Paul II Collection, Warsaw

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Portrait of Alessandro de' Medici

1550 · National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon · original 101.0 x 82.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Portrait of Two Friends

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Noli me tangere

1531

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Portrait of Two Friends

1520

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Studies of nudes (two men, seated, looking in a mirror, and a seated boy)

1520 · Städel Museum, Frankfurt · original 27 x 42 cm

Explore Jacopo Carucci's 'Studies of Nudes,' a pivotal work capturing two young men lost in thought, reflecting Renaissance & Baroque artistic innovation.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Bust of the Virgin

Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge · original 45.72 x 30.48cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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St. Matthew the Evangelist

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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Porträt des Giovanni della Casa (1503-1556)

1550

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 176 artworks by Pontormo
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The artist

Pontormo

1494 – 1556

Quick facts

Typical colorsearthy
Movementsmannerism
Died1556
Corpus themesemotional intensity, renaissance ideals, religious devotion, classical ideals, emotional depth
Vibedramatic
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Museums on APSYale University Art Gallery, Städel Museum, Palazzo Pitti, Museum of John Paul II Collection, Art Institute of Chicago
Room fitliving room

Biography

The Melancholy Visionary: The Life and Legacy of Jacopo Pontormo

Jacopo Carucci, known to history by the evocative moniker Pontormo, was an artist whose brush captured the very essence of transition. Born in the small Tuscan village of Pontorme around 1494, his early life was marked by a profound sense of solitude and melancholy, qualities that would later infuse his canvases with an unparalleled psychological depth. As a young apprentice in Florence, he moved through a world of shifting artistic paradigms, eventually emerging as a central figure of the Florentine Mannerist movement. Unlike the masters of the High Renaissance who sought perfection through balance and mathematical harmony, Pontormo looked inward, seeking to express the turbulent, often unsettling complexities of the human soul. His formative years were shaped by the shadows of giants. Under the tutelage of Domenico del Pollaiuolo and the monumental influence of Michelangelo Buonarroti, he mastered the anatomical precision required of a Renaissance master, yet he possessed an irrepressible urge to distort that very reality for emotional effect. He drew inspiration not only from the sculptural weight of Michelangelo but also from the intricate, emotive engravings of Albrecht Dürer. This unique synthesis of Italian form and Northern European expressive detail allowed him to pioneer a style where figures seemed to lose their tether to gravity, drifting through ambiguous, dreamlike spaces.

The Architecture of Mannerism: Style and Innovation

To witness a Pontormo painting is to enter a realm where the familiar laws of physics and perspective are suspended. His work represents a deliberate departure from the serene, perspectival regularity of his predecessors. In masterpieces such as his "Visitation" or the haunting "Deposition," one observes the hallmarks of his revolutionary Mannerist aesthetic: elongated limbs, twining and unnatural poses, and a palette of vibrant, almost acidic colors that clash and shimmer with an otherworldly light. He replaced the stable, triangular compositions of the Renaissance with swirling, crowded arrangements that evoke a sense of restless energy and spiritual unrest. The technical brilliance of Pontormo lay in his ability to use color and form as psychological tools. His figures often appear to float within uncertain environments, unhampered by weight, creating a sense of profound instability. This was not mere artifice; it was a deliberate attempt to convey the spiritual anxieties of an era caught between the certainties of the Renaissance and the looming drama of the Baroque. Whether through the dramatic light in his "Supper at Emmaus" or the stark, emotive intensity found in his studies of Christ, Pontormo utilized every brushstroke to explore themes of grief, devotion, and the divine.

A Lasting Impression on Art History

The historical significance of Jacopo Pontormo cannot be overstated. He served as a vital bridge, translating the classical ideals of the 15th century into the expressive, theatrical language that would define much of the 16th-century art. His influence rippled through the Florentine School, shaping the works of successors like Bronzino and ensuring that the tension between beauty and artifice remained a central dialogue in European painting. His oeuvre remains a testament to the power of individual vision over tradition. Through his portraits, such as the regal "Cosimo I de' Medici," and his deeply symbolic religious works, he demonstrated that art could be more than a mirror of reality; it could be a window into the subconscious. Though his life was often shadowed by personal sorrow, the brilliance of his color and the complexity of his compositions continue to captivate, inviting every viewer to lose themselves in the beautiful, distorted, and deeply human world of the Florentine master.

Questions & Answers

Can I browse Pontormo's works by mood?

Pontormo's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Pontormo?

Pontormo was born in Empoli in 1494.

Where can I see the color profile of Pontormo's work?

The color profile of Pontormo's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 10, 2026

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