Artwork
A man and his wife
A man and his wife is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1549 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'A man and his wife' is an oil on canvas work depicting a couple seated together.
Subject & Meaning
The couple, a man and woman, are shown sitting side by side, with the man pointing to something outside the frame. The background features a skull and a wooden sign with writing, possibly indicating a moral or symbolic theme.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in oil paint, with attention to detail in the figures' clothing and the background objects.
Artist & collection
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