Artwork
元代帝半身像册-元文宗皇帝像
元代帝半身像册-元文宗皇帝像 is an unspecified painting by the Italo Byzantine artist Unknown. It dates from 1350 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum. This painting on silk is one of a series of imperial portraits.
About this work
Overview
This painting on silk is one of a series of imperial portraits. It depicts a man in formal attire, rendered in a traditional Asian style.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is likely a high-ranking figure, possibly a ruler, given his dignified expression and ornate clothing, including a white hat with red and gold ornamentation and a brown robe.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases traditional Asian painting techniques, utilizing silk as its medium. The use of subtle gradations of tone and texture adds depth to the portrait.
Context
The painting is part of a series of portraits of Yuan dynasty emperors, reflecting the artistic conventions of the time.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
