Artwork
Portrait of a young Man
Portrait of a young Man is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Burgkmair the Elder. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Young Man is a 1506 painting by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, held at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young man with wavy brown hair, dressed in a brown robe and striped shirt, lost in thought as he gazes to the left with his hands clasped together.
Technique & Style
The subject is set against a muted greenish-brown background, creating a subdued contrast with his attire. The overall effect is one of quiet introspection, achieved through the artist's use of color and composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
