Artwork

Male Portrait

Male Portrait, by Antonis Mor, unspecified, 1550
Male Portrait, by Antonis Mor, unspecified, 1550

Male Portrait is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Antonis Mor. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.

About this work

Overview

This portrait, painted around 1550, is the work of Antonis Mor, a prominent Netherlandish artist known for his formal and refined style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man with dark hair and a mustache, dressed in attire indicative of his social standing. His serious expression and direct gaze suggest a sense of gravitas and importance.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of a dark background effectively highlights the subject, while the detailed rendering of his clothing and facial features exemplifies Mor's restrained yet refined approach to portraiture, influenced by the style of Titian.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Antonis Mor

Artist

Antonis Mor

Anthonis Mor, also known as Anthonis Mor van Dashorst and Antonio Moro (c. 1517 – 1577), was a Netherlandish portrait painter, much in demand by the courts of Europe. He has also been referred to as Antoon, Anthonius,…