1598
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Young Man Standing with a Cane is a 1598 by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image depicts a young man standing with a cane, dressed in Renaissance attire. He is shown in a three-quarter view, with his body turned slightly to the right and his head facing forward. The young man's left hand rests on his hip, while his right hand grasps the cane. The man's clothing and hairstyle are characteristic of the Renaissance period, with intricate folds and textures visible in his garments. The background of the image is not clearly defined, but it appears to be a simple, neutral color. The level of detail and realism in this image suggests that it may have been created using a technique such as chiaroscuro, which emphasizes contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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