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Tondo Masterpieces

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George Bothamley
Jul 21, 2025
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A tondo painting essentially means a work that is created in a circular composition, as opposed to the more typical square or rectangular panels and canvases we find across countless other masterpieces in art history.

Originating from the Italian word “Rotondo” (i.e “Round”) - this style of painting has been around since antiquity, but saw its greatest r…

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