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Portrait of an unknown Man in landscape, by Hans Memling, oil, 1490

Portrait of an unknown Man in landscape

Hans Memling

1490

oil

panel

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of an unknown Man in landscape is a 1490 oil by Hans Memling, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?
Hans Memling
When & what style?
1490 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Uffizi Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a man with dark, curly hair and a serious expression. He is wearing a black coat with a fur-trimmed collar and cuffs, and a ring on his left hand. The background is a landscape with trees and a blue sky. The man's face is the main focus of the painting, and his expression is calm and introspective. The artist has used oil paint to create a detailed and realistic portrait. The painting is a great example of the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of human expression. For more information on the artist's techniques, look up the technique of glazing.

About the artist

Portrait of Hans Memling
Artist

Hans Memling

Hans Memling was a German-Flemish painter who worked in the tradition of Early Netherlandish painting.

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