Ferdinand I
1531
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Barthel Beham
Barthel Beham (1502–1540) was an artist, born in Nuremberg.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Ferdinand I is a 1531 by Barthel Beham, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a man with a hat, wearing a ruffled collar and a cloak. The man is shown from the chest up, facing left. The background is dark, with a subtle texture. A small inscription at the bottom of the painting provides information about the subject and the artist. The text is written in a formal, cursive script. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Barthel Beham (1502–1540) was an artist, born in Nuremberg.
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