Artwork
Portrait of a young Man

Portrait of a young Man is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca di Brera.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created around 1500, is attributed to Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis, an Italian artist known for his work at the Milanese court.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a young man with distinctive red hair, wearing a black hat and jacket over a red shirt. His hairstyle reflects the fashion of the Renaissance era.
Technique & Style
De Predis used oil paint to achieve a realistic representation of his subject, characteristic of the High Renaissance style.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Pinacoteca di Brera, a testament to its enduring significance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis (c. 1455 – c. 1508) was an Italian Renaissance painter, illuminator and designer of coins active in Milan. Ambrogio gained a reputation as a portraitist, including as a painter of miniatures,…















