Artwork
Portrait of a Young Man
Portrait of a Young Man is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Gianfrancesco Penni. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of a Young Man is a 1525 painting by Gianfrancesco Penni, an Italian artist known as il Fattore. It is a portrait held in the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young man in 16th-century clothing, holding a quill pen and seated at a table with papers. His serious expression and direct gaze convey a somber mood, suggesting a studious or contemplative individual.
Technique & Style
Penni's work exemplifies the transition from the late Renaissance to Mannerism, characterized by the use of dark, muted colors and a focus on portraiture. The yellow background and the subject's attire are rendered in a style associated with this artistic period.
History & Provenance
Gianfrancesco Penni came from a family of artists; his brothers Bartolommeo and Luca were also involved in the arts. Penni's work is now part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gianfrancesco Penni (1488/1496–1528), called il Fattore, was an Italian painter. His brother Bartolommeo was an artist of the Tudor court of Henry VIII, and another brother, Luca, ended up as one of the Italian artists…
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