Curatorial Narrative Felice Schiavoni’s La Fornarina stands at the threshold of Neoclassicism, its creation in 1832 marking a pivotal moment in the revival of classical ideals. Schiavoni’s mastery of technique is evident in the delicate brushwork that renders Raphael’s subject with remarkable subtlety, her features distilled to an essence of calm contemplation. The palette, comprising blues, whites, and earth tones, imbues the composition with an atmospheric weight that draws the viewer into the spatial rhythm established by Schiavoni’s use of chiaroscuro.As La Fornarina is enlarged to its intended scale, 44×57 inches, the chromatic structure assumes a commanding presence. The blues, which initially dominate the upper regions of the canvas, now seem to envelop the entire space, their tone deepening as they pool around the subject’s feet. In this larger format, the spatial depth Schiavoni has established appears almost three-dimensio