Artwork
Portrait of a Gentleman
Portrait of a Gentleman is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1452 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of a Gentleman is a painting depicting a man with a serious expression.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown wearing a dark hat and a light-colored robe with black sashes, his features and attire rendered in simple, clean lines. The plain, light background emphasizes his presence.
Technique & Style
The artist employed muted colors, with the robe contrasting against the hat and background. The use of soft edges, achieved through a technique related to sfumato, adds depth to the portrait.
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
