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Portrait of a man

Bernardino de' Conti

1496

unspecified

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

Early Renaissance Renaissance Portrait Man

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Portrait of a man is a 1496 unspecified by Bernardino de' Conti, a Early Renaissance work, depicting Man, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?: Bernardino de' Conti
When & what style?: 1496 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Uffizi Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a man's profile, facing left. He has dark hair and wears a white shirt with a red strap visible over his right shoulder. The man's face is rendered in detail, with a neutral expression. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in their portraits.