Artwork
Portrait of an Old Man
Portrait of an Old Man is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Giulio Campi. It dates from 1504 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1916.794
- Credit line
- Holden Collection
About this work
Overview
This painting, Portrait of an Old Man, is the work of Giulio Campi, a member of a prominent family of Northern Italian artists.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is an elderly man holding a letter with a broken seal, his face characterized by pronounced wrinkles. His intense gaze is directed outward, yet remains aloof, reflecting Renaissance ideals of refined demeanor.
Technique & Style
The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the sitter's facial features and the letter in his hand. The somber attire, while simple in appearance, is executed in a rich black fabric that signified high social standing in certain European contexts.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giulio Campi (1502 – 5 March 1572) was an Italian painter and architect. His brothers Vincenzo Campi and Antonio Campi were also renowned painters.
