Pitaut is an artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Leiden University Libraries.

Pitaut painted portraits of people who weren’t famous. Their work falls into the early Northern Renaissance, a time when artists focused on lifelike details and serious expressions. Look for Portrait of an unknown man, a close-up study of a man in a brown hat and dark coat.

The background is plain, so every wrinkle and shadow on the face stands out. Peek at the way the light hits the fabric to see how carefully the painter captured texture. Want to see another? Tap Portrait of an unknown man to zoom in.