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Portrait of a Man Wearing a Hat with a Medallion, by German 16th Century, chalk, 1530

Portrait of a Man Wearing a Hat with a Medallion

German 16th Century

1530

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a Man Wearing a Hat with a Medallion is a 1530 chalk by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 16th Century
When & what style?
1530 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man with a long face, brown hair, and a beard. He's wearing a hat with a medallion on it. The drawing is made with colored chalks on laid paper. The man's hat is quite fancy, and the medallion on it catches the eye. The artist used different shades of brown and gray to create depth and texture in the drawing. If you like this style, you might want to explore more of the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of German 16th Century
Artist

German 16th Century

A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.

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