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Albrecht, V. als Herzog v. Österreich

Anton Boys

1570

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

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Albrecht, V. als Herzog v. Österreich is a 1570 unspecified by Anton Boys, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?: Anton Boys
When & what style?: 1570
Where can I see it?: Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with a mustache and shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a crown adorned with gems. He is dressed in an ornate robe featuring intricate gold designs and white fur trim. The man's attire is embellished with various colored gems, adding to the overall opulence of the image. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which helps to draw attention to the subject. The level of detail in this portrait suggests that it may have been created using a technique such as chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Anton Boys

Anton Boys or Anton Waiss (born between 1530 and 1550 – died after 1593) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and printmaker who after training in Antwerp had an international career, which brought him to Italy, Spain, Prague, Innsbruck and Landshut.

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