Artwork
Portrait of a beardless man
Portrait of a beardless man is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Maler zu Schwaz. It is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of a Beardless Man is a 1521 oil painting by Hans Maler zu Schwaz, a German artist associated with the Northern Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an unidentified man with a serious expression, dressed in attire typical of the Renaissance period, suggesting a connection to the wealthy merchant or noble classes of the time.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Maler's skill in creating realistic and detailed representations, characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style.
History & Provenance
Maler created the painting while working in Schwaz, near Innsbruck, where he was a favored portraitist among the Habsburg court, including Archduke Ferdinand I of Austria, and wealthy patrons like the Fuggers.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Maler zu Schwaz (1480/88 – 1526/29) was a German painter born in Ulm and active as portraitist in the village of Schwaz, near Innsbruck.
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