Who painted Brustbild eines Geistlichen?

Brustbild eines Geistlichen was painted by Sebastiano del Piombo in 1527.

Where can I see Brustbild eines Geistlichen?

Brustbild eines Geistlichen is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Brustbild eines Geistlichen?

Brustbild eines Geistlichen is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Brustbild eines Geistlichen

Sebastiano del Piombo , 1527

Brustbild eines Geistlichen is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Sebastiano del Piombo. It dates from 1527 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Brustbild eines Geistlichen is a 1527 painting by Sebastiano del Piombo, an artist who blended Venetian and Roman styles.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a clergyman with a neutral expression, gazing directly at the viewer. The subject's character is conveyed through subtle facial shading and attire, inviting contemplation.

Technique & Style

The work exemplifies Mannerist tendencies, combining Venetian color with Roman monumentality. The artist achieved depth through nuanced shading, set against a muted green background.

History & Provenance

Painted in Rome, where Sebastiano del Piombo settled in 1511, the work is now part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Sebastiano del Piombo

Sebastiano del Piombo (Italian: ; c. 1485 – 21 June 1547) was an Italian painter of the High Renaissance and early Mannerist periods, famous as the only major artist of the period to combine the colouring of the…