Artwork

Bärtiger Mann in schwarzem Wams mit blauen Ärmeln

Bärtiger Mann in schwarzem Wams mit blauen Ärmeln, by Unknown, unspecified, 1532
Bärtiger Mann in schwarzem Wams mit blauen Ärmeln, by Unknown, unspecified, 1532

Bärtiger Mann in schwarzem Wams mit blauen Ärmeln is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1532 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. This painting portrays a man with distinctive curly red hair, dressed in attire characteristic of a particular social status.

About this work

Overview

This painting portrays a man with distinctive curly red hair, dressed in attire characteristic of a particular social status.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is identified as Charles V, and his clothing and accessories, such as a ring and a long, thin object, suggest nobility or scholarly pursuits.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in a style consistent with the Renaissance period, evident in the subject's clothing and the overall aesthetic.

Context

The Renaissance context implies a certain level of cultural and artistic sophistication.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known