Artwork
Portrait of Don Alonso Verdugo de Albornoz
Portrait of Don Alonso Verdugo de Albornoz is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Francisco de Zurbarán. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Don Alonso Verdugo de Albornoz is a 1635 oil painting by Francisco de Zurbarán, portraying a young nobleman. The work is part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Alonso Verdugo de Albornoz, is depicted as a young boy in formal attire, including a silver jacket, brown pants, and a red sash. The outfit and somber background imply a dignified, possibly ceremonial, context.
Technique & Style
Zurbarán employed chiaroscuro to achieve depth and contrast, emphasizing the subject against a dark backdrop. This technique highlights the boy's figure and accessories, such as the stick in his right hand.
History & Provenance
Created in 1635, the painting's history prior to its acquisition by the Gemäldegalerie Berlin is not detailed here. Its current location suggests it has been part of European museum collections.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco de Zurbarán was a Spanish Baroque painter. He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes. Zurbarán gained the nickname "Spanish Caravaggio",…
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