Artwork
Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Bronzino. It dates from 1547 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Painted circa 1547, *Portrait of a Man* is an oil painting by Agnolo di Cosimo, known as Bronzino, a prominent Mannerist painter associated with the Medici court in Florence.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the portrait remains unidentified. Depicted in formal attire—a white ruffled shirt and dark jacket—the man is shown with short dark hair, a mustache, and his right hand resting on the hilt of a sword at his side, conveying an air of dignified composure.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Bronzino's mastery through its meticulous detail, particularly in the rendering of the subject's clothing and expressive facial features, characteristic of the refined, elegant style for which he was renowned as a leading portraitist.
History & Provenance
Originally created for the Medici court, where Bronzino served as court painter to Cosimo I de' Medici, the work is now part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Artist
Agnolo di Cosimo (Italian: ; 17 November 1503 – 23 November 1572), usually known as Bronzino (Italian: Il Bronzino ) or Agnolo Bronzino, was an Italian Mannerist painter from Florence.
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