Portrait of a Man
1488
oil
From the collection of Galleria Borghese
1488
oil
From the collection of Galleria Borghese
This portrait features a man in a red robe with a black hat and a white collar. The man is positioned in front of a black background, which draws attention to his face and attire. The man's gaze is directed slightly to the left, and his facial expression appears neutral. The artist has skillfully captured the textures of the man's clothing and the folds of his robe. The level of detail in the painting suggests that it was created using a precise technique. To learn more about the artist who used tempera to create this portrait, look up Antonello da Messina.
