Artwork
Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Bartolomeo Veneto. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
While his identity remains unspecified, the image functions as a straightforward representation of a male figure from early sixteenth-century Italy.
The work depicts an unidentified man, the sole subject of the composition. Created by Bartolomeo Veneto around 1510, the painting is classified as a portrait without additional narrative or allegorical elements in the available records. The sitter is portrayed directly, focusing on his physical presence rather than symbolic attributes or complex iconography.
While his identity remains unspecified, the image functions as a straightforward representation of a male figure from early sixteenth-century Italy.
Technique & Style
Portrait of a Man, painted by Bartolomeo Veneto around 1510, is an oil painting on a wood panel measuring roughly 39.4 cm in height and 29.2 cm in width. The medium is oil paint, and the piece is classified as a Renaissance portrait, reflecting the formal conventions of early sixteenth-century Italian portraiture, such as a restrained palette and emphasis on facial characterization. The painting is held at the Cleveland Museum of Art; its condition is not detailed in the available records.
History & Provenance
Portrait of a Man was created by Bartolomeo Veneto around 1510, executed in oil on panel in Italy. The painting is held in the Cleveland Museum of Art under accession number 1940.539, indicating it was accessioned in 1940. No further details regarding the original commission or prior ownership history are documented in the available sources.
Overview
Bartolomeo Veneto, an Italian painter active in the early 16th century, created this Portrait of a Man in 1510. Executed in oil paint, the artwork exemplifies the High Renaissance period. It is presently housed in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, offering a direct encounter with the artist's work from this era.
Context
Bartolomeo Veneto's career spanned various regions of northern Italy, including the Veneto, Lombardy, and Milan. His artistic development was shaped by his Venetian training and later by exposure to the innovative styles prevalent in Milan, particularly those associated with Leonardo da Vinci. This geographical and stylistic breadth contributed to the distinctive character of his work within the High Renaissance.
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Artist
Bartolomeo Veneto (active 1502–31) was an Italian painter who worked in Venice, the Veneto (the mainland), and Lombardy.
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