Artwork
Portrait of Cardinal Reginald Pole
Portrait of Cardinal Reginald Pole is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1549 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest. This oil painting depicts a seated man in formal attire, rendered in a style that emphasizes depth and volume.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting depicts a seated man in formal attire, rendered in a style that emphasizes depth and volume.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Cardinal Reginald Pole, identified by his clerical robes and red hat. He holds a small box in his right hand, while his left rests in his lap, conveying a sense of contemplation or solemnity.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a dramatic and emotionally charged portrait. The dark background highlights the subject's features, adding to the overall sense of depth.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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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
