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Herzog Wilhelm V. (1516-1592) von Jülich-Cleve-Berg, in ganzer Figur

Herzog Wilhelm V. (1516-1592) von Jülich-Cleve-Berg, in ganzer Figur, by Unknown, unspecified, 1554
Herzog Wilhelm V. (1516-1592) von Jülich-Cleve-Berg, in ganzer Figur, by Unknown, unspecified, 1554

Herzog Wilhelm V. (1516-1592) von Jülich-Cleve-Berg, in ganzer Figur is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1554 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. This 1554 canvas painting depicts a full-length figure of a man in elaborate attire.

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark, richly decorated coat with bright red sleeves and matching pants.

This painting shows a man in a dark, richly decorated coat with bright red sleeves and matching pants. His black hat has a feather, and he wears a white collar under his beard. One hand rests on his hip, the other holds a small object. Behind him, a dark wall has a carved stone frame and a coat of arms with a lion and a crown.

The coat of arms behind him hints he was someone important. The painting was made in 1554, and it’s now in a museum in Vienna.

Look up the Kunsthistorisches Museum to see more works like this.

Overview

This 1554 canvas painting depicts a full-length figure of a man in elaborate attire. The artwork is currently housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is identified by his coat of arms as Herzog Wilhelm V. von Jülich-Cleve-Berg, a nobleman who lived from 1516 to 1592. The coat of arms features a lion and a crown, signifying his noble status.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases the subject in a dark, ornate coat with bright red accents, a black hat adorned with a feather, and a white collar. The artist has captured the figure's pose, with one hand resting on his hip and the other holding a small object.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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