Artwork
Portrait of Leonhard Holzhalb
Portrait of Leonhard Holzhalb is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Hans Asper. It dates from 1538 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
The artist's use of oil paint and the level of detail in the subject's clothing and accessories are also indicative of this time period.
This portrait depicts a man dressed in a black hat and a black coat with a red lining, holding a sword with an ornate hilt. He wears a white shirt and a red sash with a yellow design. The background of the painting is dark green.
The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it was created in the 16th century. The artist's use of oil paint and the level of detail in the subject's clothing and accessories are also indicative of this time period.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Hans Asper.
Overview
Portrait of Leonhard Holzhalb is an oil painting created by Hans Asper in 1538, now part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Leonhard Holzhalb, a man of apparent stature, dressed in formal, symbolic attire: a black hat, coat with red lining, white shirt, and a red sash with yellow design, accompanied by an ornate sword.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Asper's mannerist style, characterized by meticulous detail in clothing and accessories, set against a somber dark green background.
History & Provenance
Commissioned in 1538, the painting has been preserved as part of the Kunsthaus Zürich's collection, reflecting Asper's role as Zürich's official painter.
Context
The painting's style, attire, and use of oil paint are emblematic of 16th-century European portraiture, specifically the mannerist period.
Legacy
While the painting's broader impact is not extensively documented, it remains a notable example of Asper's work and 16th-century mannerist portraiture in Swiss art history.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Asper (c. 1499 – 21 March 1571) was a Swiss painter from Zürich. He is known for his portraits and for the decorative work he carried out as the city’s official painter.
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