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Gerhard von Westerburg (1486–after 1539), Half-Length, in a Fur-Trimmed Mantle and Black Hat
Gerhard von Westerburg (1486–after 1539), Half-Length, in a Fur-Trimmed Mantle and Black Hat is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder. It dates from 1524 and is held in the collection of the Compton Verney Art Gallery.
About this work
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This portrait shows a man in a black hat and a fur-trimmed mantle. He is holding a white cloth in his right hand, and his left hand is not visible. The background is green.
The man's attire suggests a wealthy individual from the 16th century. His serious expression adds to the overall somber mood of the painting.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder.
Overview
This 1524 oil painting by Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder portrays Gerhard von Westerburg in a half-length format. The subject is depicted wearing a fur-trimmed mantle and a black hat against a green background.
Subject & Meaning
Gerhard von Westerburg, a figure of apparent wealth based on his attire, is shown holding a white cloth in his right hand. His serious expression contributes to the painting's somber atmosphere, though the specific significance of the white cloth remains unclear.
Technique & Style
Characteristic of Bruyn's work as a leading Cologne portrait painter of his time, the painting exhibits the artist's skill in capturing detail and conveying social status through dress and demeanor.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, highlighting its recognized importance within Bruyn's oeuvre and 16th-century German Renaissance art.
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Artist
Bartholomäus Bruyn (1493–1555), usually called Barthel Bruyn or Barthel Bruyn the Elder, was a German Renaissance painter active in Cologne. He painted altarpieces and portraits, and was Cologne's foremost portrait painter of his day.
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