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Portrait of the Nuremburg Merchant and Collector Willibald Imhoff the Elder (1519-1580), by Unknown, unspecified, 1550

Portrait of the Nuremburg Merchant and Collector Willibald Imhoff the Elder (1519-1580)

Unknown

1550

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of the Nuremburg Merchant and Collector Willibald Imhoff the Elder (1519-1580) is a 1550 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1550
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a long beard and mustache, wearing a dark robe. He is holding a sword in his right hand and gesturing with his left hand. The background of the painting is dark, and the man's face is illuminated by a light source. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the man's clothing and facial features. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The painting is a portrait of a man who appears to be a member of the upper class. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and tension in the painting. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

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