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Gaspar de Coligny, by Jost Amman, 1573

Gaspar de Coligny

Jost Amman

1573

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Gaspar de Coligny is a 1573 by Jost Amman, a Renaissance work, depicting Charles V, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jost Amman
When & what style?
1573 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man with a serious face. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The details in his face and clothes are what make this painting interesting - it seems like a lot of time was spent making sure everything looks just right. The painter paid close attention to the man's expression and the folds in his clothes. This suggests that the painter wanted to show the man's personality. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.

About the artist

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