An unknown youth
1540
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1540
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
The painting depicts a young man dressed in a black coat with a fur-trimmed collar, paired with a red shirt featuring intricate patterns on the sleeves. He wears a black hat and holds a sword in his right hand, with his left hand resting on the hilt. The background of the painting is dark, with a subtle landscape visible behind the subject. The young man's attire and the sword he holds suggest that he may be a member of the nobility or a soldier. The dark background and the subtle landscape add depth to the painting, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Bernardino Licinio.
