Portrait of Duke Charles of Angoulême
1536
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1536
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
This painting shows a man with a serious expression, wearing a dark jacket with gold embroidery and a matching hat with a white feather. He has a white shirt underneath and a gold necklace. The background is a solid green color. The man's clothing and the style of the painting suggest that it is from the 16th century. The level of detail in the embroidery and the subject's facial expression indicate a high level of skill on the part of the artist. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Corneille de Lyon.
