1579
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
Frans Pourbus the Elder. Portrait of a Man Pendant is a 1579 unspecified by Frans Pourbus the Elder, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Catholic University of Leuven.
The painting shows a man wearing a white ruff and a serious expression. He's dressed in dark clothing with a gold chain around his neck. His face is the focus of the portrait. The man's portrait is interesting because it was made during the Renaissance. The artist paid close attention to details like the folds in the man's clothes. To learn more about the artist's style, look up the technique of sfumato.
Frans Pourbus the Elder (Bruges, 1545 – Antwerp, 19 September 1581) was a Flemish Renaissance painter who is known primarily for his portraits and religious compositions, as well as a few genre scenes.
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