Artwork
Portrait of Louis de Cleves
Portrait of Louis de Cleves is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Jean Clouet. It dates from 1530 and is held in the collection of the Accademia Carrara.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Louis de Cleves is an oil painting created by Jean Clouet in 1530. It is a representative work of the Northern Renaissance and is currently held at the Accademia Carrara.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Louis de Cleves, a nobleman, with a dark beard and mustache, dressed in formal attire. His hands rest on a wooden surface, conveying a sense of dignity and authority.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Clouet's skillful use of oil paint to achieve depth and texture. The intricate design on the subject's collar adds to the overall elegance of the portrait, exemplifying Clouet's attention to detail and realism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Clouet was a painter, draughtsman and miniaturist from the Burgundian Netherlands whose known active work period took place in France.
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