Artwork
Bildnis eines Mannes
Bildnis eines Mannes is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Bildnis eines Mannes is a realistic portrait painting depicting a bearded man against a dark background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a man with dark hair and a serious expression, gazes directly at the viewer, his features accentuated by the stark lighting.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, using strong contrasts between light and dark to achieve a dramatic effect, with detailed rendering of the subject's features and attire.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
