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Portrait of a Young Man with Fur Collar
Portrait of a Young Man with Fur Collar is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Marco Basaiti. It dates from 1505 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
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Overview
Created in 1505, this oil painting by Venetian artist Marco Basaiti portrays a young man in a fur‑trimmed ensemble. The sitter looks straight at the viewer, his hands folded before him, while a black hat and shirt contrast with the white fur collar. The work is part of the Walters Art Museum’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
The figure’s luxurious clothing, especially the fur collar, signals a degree of wealth and social standing typical of early‑Renaissance portraiture. The direct gaze and composed posture suggest confidence and a desire to present the sitter’s identity clearly to the viewer.
Technique & Style
Basaiti employed oil paint to achieve a high level of detail and realism, rendering textures such as the softness of the fur and the sheen of the black fabrics. The composition follows the refined, balanced aesthetic common among Venetian painters of the period.
History & Provenance
Marco Basaiti, active in Venice during the early 1500s, was known for his portrait work and moved in the same artistic circles as Giovanni Bellini and Cima da Conegliano. The painting eventually entered the Walters Art Museum, where it remains on display.
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Artist
Marco Basaiti (c. 1470 – 1530) was a Venetian painter of the Renaissance who worked mainly in Venice and was a contemporary of Giovanni Bellini and Cima da Conegliano. He has been referred to by several names including…
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