Who painted Portrait of a Young Man?

Portrait of a Young Man was painted by Lattanzio da Rimini in 1500.

Where can I see Portrait of a Young Man?

Portrait of a Young Man is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Portrait of a Young Man?

Portrait of a Young Man is associated with Early Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a Young Man?

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

Artwork

Portrait of a Young Man

Lattanzio da Rimini , 1500

Portrait of a Young Man is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Lattanzio da Rimini. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. Created circa 1500, this early‑Renaissance portrait depicts a young male sitter shown from the shoulders up.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1500, this early‑Renaissance portrait depicts a young male sitter shown from the shoulders up. He wears a dark shirt and a simple hat, set against a muted landscape of trees and distant mountains. The work is attributed to Lattanzio da Rimini, an Italian painter active at the turn of the 16th century, and is presently housed in Berlin’s Gemäldegalerie.

Subject & Meaning

The figure presents a sober expression, his gaze directed forward, conveying a sense of introspection. Features such as a narrow mouth, a sharply pointed chin, and closely cropped brown hair are rendered with careful observation, suggesting the sitter’s social standing and personal demeanor without overt symbolism.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on panel, the portrait employs the subtle tonal transitions characteristic of early sfumato, allowing flesh tones to melt into one another for a lifelike effect. The artist’s attention to the texture of fabric and the delicate modeling of facial features reflects the realistic approach gaining prominence in Venetian painting at the time.

History & Provenance

Lattanzio da Rimini, documented as an assistant to Giovanni Bellini on fresco projects for Venice’s Doge’s Palace, produced this work during his brief career spanning the 1490s to the early 1500s. While the frescoes he helped create have not survived, this portrait remains a rare example of his independent output and entered the Berlin collection through 19th‑century acquisitions.

Context

The painting emerges from a period when portraiture began to emphasize individual character over idealized representation, a shift evident in the sitter’s direct stare and naturalistic detailing. Situated within the broader currents of the early Renaissance, the work reflects the cross‑regional influences between Rimini and the artistic innovations flourishing in Venice.