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Portrait of Sir Bryan Tuke

Hans Holbein the Younger

1527

oil

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Baroque Italian Renaissance Portrait Man

Dominant colour

Portrait of Sir Bryan Tuke is a 1527 oil by Hans Holbein the Younger, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Man, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Hans Holbein the Younger
When & what style?: 1527 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This portrait depicts a man sitting at a table, wearing a black hat and robe with a brown, chain-like trim. He has a cross hanging from his neck and is holding a pair of gloves in his hands. On the table in front of him are some papers. The man's attire and the papers suggest he may be a scholar or someone of importance. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, detailed look. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of Hans Holbein the Younger.