Who painted Portrait of a man, possibly Jan van Luxemburg, lord of Ville?

Portrait of a man, possibly Jan van Luxemburg, lord of Ville was painted by Master of the Legend of the Magdalene in 1512.

Where can I see Portrait of a man, possibly Jan van Luxemburg, lord of Ville?

Portrait of a man, possibly Jan van Luxemburg, lord of Ville is held by Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

What movement is Portrait of a man, possibly Jan van Luxemburg, lord of Ville?

Portrait of a man, possibly Jan van Luxemburg, lord of Ville is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Portrait of a man, possibly Jan van Luxemburg, lord of Ville

Master of the Legend of the Magdalene , 1512

Portrait of a man, possibly Jan van Luxemburg, lord of Ville is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Legend of the Magdalene. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. This oil painting, created in 1512, is attributed to the Master of the Legend of the Magdalen, an Early Netherlandish artist.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1512, is attributed to the Master of the Legend of the Magdalen, an Early Netherlandish artist. It is a representative work of the Northern Renaissance and is held in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, possibly Jan van Luxemburg, lord of Ville, dressed in attire indicative of nobility, including a black and gold tunic and a gold pendant. His dark attire is set against a dark background, emphasizing his features.

Technique & Style

The artist's skill is evident in the detailed rendering of the subject's expression and clothing. The use of oil paint allows for subtle nuances in texture and tone, characteristic of Early Netherlandish painting.

Artist & collection

Artist

Master of the Legend of the Magdalene

The Master of the Legend of the Magdalen (sometimes called the Master of the Magdalen Legend) was an Early Netherlandish painter active from circa 1483 to 1527.

Museum

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

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