Artwork
Portrait of Jean de Carondelet
Portrait of Jean de Carondelet is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen. It dates from 1530 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen painted Portrait of Jean de Carondelet around 1530. The work is a product of the Northern Renaissance and is now held in the Brooklyn Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Jean de Carondelet, a figure associated with the Habsburg Netherlands court. His serious expression and formal attire, including a fur-trimmed coat and black hat, convey a sense of importance or wealth.
Technique & Style
Vermeyen's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The subject is set against a solid green background, with his hands and face rendered in detail, particularly his right hand holding a black object and his left hand with fingers spread apart.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Cornelisz. Vermeyen, also known as Juan del Mayo (c. 1503 – 1559) was a Dutch painter, printmaker and tapestry designer. He is known for his portraits, history scenes and genre subjects. He worked in Mechelen and…
