Who painted Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man was painted by Paolo Veronese in 1588.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is held by J. Paul Getty Museum.

What movement is Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is associated with Mannerism.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a Man?

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

Artwork

Portrait of a Man

Paolo Veronese , 1588

Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Veronese. It dates from 1588 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of a Man is a 1588 oil painting by Paolo Veronese, a prominent Venetian artist of the late Renaissance. The work is now part of the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a formally dressed man standing before a stone wall with columns, his right hand on his hip and his left hand holding a black hat. His attire, including a white ruffled collar and cuffs under black clothing, conveys an air of elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

Rendered in oil paint, the portrait exemplifies the Mannerist style through its stylized elegance and refined composition, characteristic of Veronese's work. The artist's use of vibrant color is evident in the gold fabric draped in the background.

History & Provenance

Veronese completed Portrait of a Man in 1588, the year of his death. As one of the leading Venetian painters alongside Titian and Tintoretto, his work continues to be associated with the city's rich artistic heritage.

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Artist

Paolo Veronese

Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -⁠zee, US also -⁠see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…