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Portrait of Onophrius Scheit

Barthel Beham

1528

oil

panel

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Onophrius Scheit is a 1528 oil by Barthel Beham, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?: Barthel Beham
When & what style?: 1528
Where can I see it?: Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man dressed in black, with a white collar and a gold chain around his neck. He is holding a rolled-up paper in his right hand. The man's attire and the chain suggest he may be a member of the clergy or a scholar. The rolled-up paper could indicate his profession or a symbol of his knowledge. The artist of this painting is Barthel Beham.