Artwork
Portrait of Joest Hesset
Portrait of Joest Hesset is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Ludger Tom Ring the Younger. It dates from 1568 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
This 1568 oil painting, created by Ludger Tom Ring the Younger, is a portrait of Joest Hesset. It is part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man seated at a desk, wearing formal attire with a white ruffled collar, holding a paper and with a book nearby. His serious expression engages the viewer directly.
Technique & Style
The dark background emphasizes the subject's face and the objects on the desk, characteristic of Ring's portraiture style during the Northern Renaissance.
History & Provenance
Ludger Tom Ring the Younger, from a family of artists, was a German painter known for his portraits and still lifes. His work is represented in various collections.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ludger tom Ring the Younger (19 July or November 1522 – 22 May 1584) was a German painter and draughtsman. His father and brothers were also painters. He primarily painted portraits and still lifes.
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