Artwork
Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Corneille de Lyon. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, Portrait of a Man, is the work of Corneille de Lyon, created around 1550. It is housed at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with a serious expression, gazing directly at the viewer. His facial features, including a short beard and mustache, are rendered in detail, conveying a sense of introspection.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing attention to the subject's face. The muted background helps to focus the viewer's eye on the subject, while the detailed rendering of the man's features adds to the overall sense of realism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Corneille de Lyon was a Dutch painter of portraits who was active in Lyon, France, from 1533 until his death. In France and the Netherlands he is also still known as Corneille de La Haye after his birthplace, The Hague.
