Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
1510
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
1510
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
This painting depicts a man with a stern expression, wearing a black hat adorned with gold accents and a red and white garment. He is shown from the chest up, with his head turned to the right. The man's attire is formal, and the gold accents on his hat suggest a high social status. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Bernard Van Orley.