Artwork

Portrait of a Young Man in Red

Portrait of a Young Man in Red, by Unknown, oil, 1505
Portrait of a Young Man in Red, by Unknown, oil, 1505

Portrait of a Young Man in Red is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1505 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of a Young Man in Red is an oil painting depicting a seated figure against a landscape backdrop.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a young man with red hair, dressed in a red cape, black hat, and black shirt, gazing directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. He wears a ring on his finger and rests his right hand on a table.

Technique & Style

The painting features a detailed representation of the subject and his attire, set against a landscape with trees, a castle, rolling hills, and a blue sky with white clouds, suggesting a realistic or representational style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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