Artwork
Portrait of a Man with coins
Portrait of a Man with coins is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Giulio Campi. It dates from 1540 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Man with Coins is a 16th-century oil painting by Giulio Campi, an Italian artist who was also an architect.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a seated man in a black hat and coat with a fur collar, holding a coin and surrounded by others on a blue-clothed table with books. His serious expression engages the viewer directly.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies Mannerist style and chiaroscuro technique, using strong light and dark contrasts to create depth and volume. A muted green background focuses attention on the subject and surrounding objects.
History & Provenance
Created around 1540, the painting is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection. Giulio Campi was one of three painter brothers.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Giulio Campi (1502 – 5 March 1572) was an Italian painter and architect. His brothers Vincenzo Campi and Antonio Campi were also renowned painters.
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