1530
oil
panel
From the collection of Mauritshuis
Dominant colour
Portrait of Jakob Omphalius is a 1530 oil by Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Charles V, held at Mauritshuis.
This portrait depicts a man with a serious expression, wearing a black hat, a brown fur coat, and a red velvet shirt with long sleeves. He has a gold collar and a ring on his right hand, which holds a small piece of paper. The background is a solid blue color. The man's attire and accessories suggest he may be a wealthy or important figure. The artist has used oil paint to create a detailed and realistic image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder.
Bartholomäus Bruyn (1493–1555), usually called Barthel Bruyn or Barthel Bruyn the Elder, was a German Renaissance painter active in Cologne. He painted altarpieces and portraits, and was Cologne's foremost portrait painter of his day.
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