Who painted Portrait of a man with a lute?

Portrait of a man with a lute was painted by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1526.

Where can I see Portrait of a man with a lute?

Portrait of a man with a lute is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Portrait of a man with a lute?

Portrait of a man with a lute is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Portrait of a man with a lute

Hans Holbein the Younger , 1526

Portrait of a man with a lute is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Holbein the Younger. It dates from 1526 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Painted in 1526, this oil-on-panel portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger depicts a contemplative man engaged with a lute and a rolled document, set against a light-colored curtain.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, dressed in a black jacket and white shirt, is portrayed as a musician, with careful attention to his handling of the lute and paper, conveying his profession and introspective demeanor.

Technique & Style

Characterized by meticulous detail and texture, the painting exemplifies Holbein's refined portraiture style, typical of Northern Renaissance art, capturing the subject's personality through attire and attributes.

History & Provenance

Created by Hans Holbein the Younger, a prominent 16th-century portraitist, the work is now part of the Gemäldegalerie collection in Berlin.