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Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Corneille de Lyon. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
This oil painting, created around 1550 by Corneille de Lyon, is a portrait of a man. It is part of the collection at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with a serious expression, dressed in a simple dark robe. His face is the primary focus, set against a predominantly black background that accentuates his features.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using contrasts of light and shadow to create a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face, as if it is illuminated from one side. The dark attire and plain setting further emphasize the subject's expression.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Corneille de Lyon was a Dutch painter of portraits who was active in Lyon, France, from 1533 until his death. In France and the Netherlands he is also still known as Corneille de La Haye after his birthplace, The Hague.
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