1526
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
Dominant colour
Bernard van Orley. Portret van Karel de Vijfde is a 1526 unspecified by Bernard Van Orley, held at Catholic University of Leuven.
This painting shows a man sitting in a fancy room. He's wearing nice clothes and has a serious look. The painting is interesting because it was made a long time ago, and the person in it is likely a important historical figure, given the details of his outfit and the room. The artist paid close attention to the man's face and clothes. The man's face is very detailed, and you can see the folds in his clothes. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of another artist, but for now, check out the technique of chiaroscuro.
Bernard van Orley (between 1487 and 1491 – 6 January 1541), also called Barend or Barent van Orley, Bernaert van Orley or Barend van Brussel, was a versatile Flemish artist and representative of Dutch and Flemish…
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