Artwork
Portrait of a bearded man
Portrait of a bearded man is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Georg Pencz. It dates from 1533 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1533 by Georg Pencz, is a portrait of a bearded man. Pencz was a German artist trained by Albrecht Dürer and later influenced by Venetian art.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted wearing a dark fur-lined coat, white ruff collar, and red shirt, with a steady gaze against a dark green background. His attire and demeanor suggest a figure of significance or status.
Technique & Style
The portrait showcases smooth brushwork and subtle color shifts, particularly in the rendering of the fur-lined coat. The use of soft shadows and chiaroscuro creates depth and volume in the subject's face.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, reflecting its significance within the artistic heritage of the region.
Context
As a work from the Mannerist movement, the portrait embodies the stylized elegance and attention to detail characteristic of this artistic style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Georg Pencz (c. 1500 – 11 October 1550) was a German engraver, painter and printmaker. Pencz was probably born in Westheim near Bad Windsheim/Franconia. He travelled to Nuremberg in 1523 and joined Albrecht Dürer’s…
