Who painted Half-length Portrait of a bearded Man?

Half-length Portrait of a bearded Man was painted by Willem Key in 1550.

Where can I see Half-length Portrait of a bearded Man?

Half-length Portrait of a bearded Man is held by Ashmolean Museum.

What movement is Half-length Portrait of a bearded Man?

Half-length Portrait of a bearded Man is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Half-length Portrait of a bearded Man

Willem Key , 1550

Half-length Portrait of a bearded Man is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Willem Key. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

Overview

Half-length Portrait of a bearded Man is an oil painting created by Willem Key around 1550. It is now held at the Ashmolean Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man with a long, red beard wearing a dark robe, his hands clasped together in a calm gesture. The dark background emphasizes the subject.

Technique & Style

The vibrant red of the subject's beard contrasts with the darker tones elsewhere. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of serenity. The technique of glazing may have been employed to achieve the painting's visual effects.