Artwork
Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man is a tempera painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Corneille de Lyon. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Man is a tempera painting created by Corneille de Lyon around 1550. It is a portrait of an unidentified man, characterized by a somber, dark-colored outfit and hat, accompanied by a long beard. The subject's gaze is directed slightly to the right, with his face being the central focal point of the composition.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the portrait remains anonymous. The attire and hairstyle, including the long beard and dark, traditional clothing, imply the sitter may have been a figure of modesty or seriousness, possibly from a professional or religious background, though specific inferences about his identity or status are not supported by available information.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in tempera, a medium commonly used during the period. Corneille de Lyon's use of tempera here emphasizes detail and texture, particularly in capturing the subject's facial expression and the intricacies of his beard and clothing.
History & Provenance
The exact provenance of Portrait of a Man before its acquisition by the Brooklyn Museum is not detailed in the provided information. It is currently part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection, where it is preserved and exhibited.
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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