tronies

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Scope note
Heads of figures, painted in the manner of portraits but representing types or historical figures; a compromise between portraiture and history painting; often focusing on the psychological state of the sitter. The genre was developed by Rembrandt and others in 17th-century Netherlands.
tronies
Accepted term: 13-May-2024