Portrait of a Man, called the Duc d'Alençon
1569
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1569
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This portrait shows a man in 16th-century clothing. He wears a brown jacket with white and gold patterns, a white ruffled collar, and a black hat with a white feather. In his right hand, he holds a rolled-up paper. The man's face is serious, and his eyes look straight ahead. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The artist used oil paint to create this detailed picture. If you like this kind of art, you might want to learn more about the artist, François Clouet.
