Who painted Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man was painted by Jan Gossaert in 1493.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a Man?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a Man are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man

Jan Gossaert , 1493

Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Jan Gossaert. It dates from 1493 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, Portrait of a Man, is a work by Jan Gossaert, a painter from the Low Countries. It is an example of northern Renaissance art and is held in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man in profile, shown with a serious expression. He is dressed in attire that includes a dark hat and fur-lined collar, with his hands clasped together near his chest, against a plain dark background.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, highlights the subject's features. Light falls on one side of his face, creating a sense of depth and making his facial characteristics stand out.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jan Gossaert

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…