Artwork
Portrait of a Man with a Pointed Collar
Portrait of a Man with a Pointed Collar is an oil painting by Corneille de Lyon. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, titled Portrait of a Man with a Pointed Collar, is attributed to Corneille de Lyon and dated 1600. It depicts an unidentified male sitter, rendered with a direct gaze. The work is part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering an example of portraiture from the period.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is presented in a formal, head-and-shoulders view, engaging the viewer directly with his gaze. He wears a dark jacket complemented by a prominent white, lace-edged pointed collar, which lends a refined air to his attire. His dark hair is combed back, and his neatly trimmed beard frames a serious facial expression, conveying a sense of composure.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the portrait emphasizes the sitter's features against a subdued, dark greenish-brown background.
Executed in oil paint, the portrait emphasizes the sitter's features against a subdued, dark greenish-brown background. The artist employs precise brushwork to delineate the man's dark hair and carefully shaped beard. Particular attention is given to the texture and detail of the white, pointed collar, highlighting its delicate lace and contributing to the overall sense of realism in the depiction.
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.
