Artwork
Portrait of man with sun clock and astrolabium
Portrait of man with sun clock and astrolabium is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Francesco Bassano the Younger. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1590 painting by Francesco Bassano the Younger is a portrait of a man surrounded by scientific instruments.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, dressed in a dark robe with a fur collar, sits at a table with a serious expression, holding a small object. The presence of a sun clock and an astrolabium suggests an interest in humanist inquiry and scientific knowledge.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the subject and the objects on the table. The dark background highlights the figure and the instruments, contributing to an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Bassano the Younger (Italian: Francesco Bassano il Giovane; 26 January 1549 – 4 July 1592), also called Francesco Giambattista da Ponte or Francesco da Ponte the Younger, was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period.
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