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Portrait of the Young Christ

Galeazzo Campi

1510

oil

panel

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Early Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of the Young Christ is a 1510 oil by Galeazzo Campi, a Early Renaissance work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?: Galeazzo Campi
When & what style?: 1510 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting shows a young man with long hair, wearing a dark robe. He has a halo around his head, and there are symbols on either side of him. The young man is looking straight ahead, and his expression is calm. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the subject stand out. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume.