Artwork

Bildnis eines bärtigen Mannes

Bildnis eines bärtigen Mannes, by Lorenz Strauch, unspecified, 1605
Bildnis eines bärtigen Mannes, by Lorenz Strauch, unspecified, 1605

Bildnis eines bärtigen Mannes is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Lorenz Strauch. It dates from 1605 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Bildnis eines bärtigen Mannes' is a portrait created by Lorenz Strauch in 1605. It is currently held in the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a bearded man with a serious expression, looking directly at the viewer. He has a receding hairline and is dressed in a dark shirt with a white ruffled collar, set against a dark background that highlights his features.

Technique & Style

The artist has used a dark background to accentuate the subject's features. In the top-right corner, there is some text, likely a signature or date, written in an antiquated style that is difficult to decipher.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Lorenz Strauch

Artist

Lorenz Strauch

Lorenz Strauch (1554–1636) was an artist, born in Nuremberg.