Artwork
Bildnis eines jungen Mannes
Bildnis eines jungen Mannes is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Alessandro Allori. It dates from 1581 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Bildnis eines jungen Mannes is a portrait painted in oil around 1581 by Alessandro Allori, a Florentine artist associated with the late Mannerist style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young man in a dark, long-sleeved shirt, holding a piece of paper and gazing directly at the viewer. His attire and hairstyle are characteristic of the Renaissance period.
Technique & Style
Allori's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face and clothing, while the overall rendering is marked by refined technique and polished finish, typical of his work.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alessandro di Cristofano di Lorenzo del Bronzino Allori (Florence, 31 May 1535 – 22 September 1607) was an Italian painter of the late Mannerist Florentine school.
