Portrait of the emperor Charles V
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
This painting shows Emperor Charles V sitting in a formal pose. He's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. The emperor is the main focus of the painting. The interesting thing about this work is the French poem written under the portrait. It adds a personal touch to the painting. To learn more about the artist's style, look up the technique of sfumato.
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