Artwork

Portrait of Charles the Bold

Portrait of Charles the Bold, by Unknown, unspecified, 1450
Portrait of Charles the Bold, by Unknown, unspecified, 1450

Portrait of Charles the Bold is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Charles the Bold is a 15th-century painting attributed to an unknown artist, dated to around 1450.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, identified as Charles the Bold, standing against a dark background, dressed in black attire with a chain around his neck, holding a helmet.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a three-dimensional effect, making the subject's face stand out.

History & Provenance

The portrait is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its historical significance and preservation.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known