Artwork
Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Jan Gossaert. It dates from 1524 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1524 by Jan Gossaert, a prominent artist from the Low Countries, is a representative work of the Northern Renaissance. It is part of the Clark Art Institute's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a seated man in a dark brown coat with fur trim, adorned with a gold chain and rings, set against a light blue background. His serious expression and clasped hands convey a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Gossaert's style in this work reflects his exposure to Italian art, particularly after his visit to Rome in 1508–09. As a leading figure in the Romanism movement, he integrated Italian Renaissance techniques into his painting, evident in the portrait's composition and detail.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Gossaert (c. 1478 – 1 October 1532) was a French-speaking painter from the Low Countries also known as Jan Mabuse (the name he adopted from his birthplace, Maubeuge) or Jennyn van Hennegouwe (Hainaut), as he called…
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