Artwork

Guillaume de Montmorency

Guillaume de Montmorency, by Unknown, oil, 1520
Guillaume de Montmorency, by Unknown, oil, 1520

Guillaume de Montmorency is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

About this work

Overview

Guillaume de Montmorency is a portrait executed in oil paint, depicting a man in formal attire.

Subject & Meaning

The subject wears a black coat with red lining, a black hat, and a gold necklace with a pendant, indicating high social status. He holds a white cloth in his left hand, a gesture that may signify elegance or refinement.

Technique & Style

The use of oil paint is typical of portraiture from this era, allowing for rich textures and detailed rendering of the subject's clothing and jewelry.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known