Portrait of Afonso de Albuquerque
1545
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
1545
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
The painting depicts a man with a long white beard, wearing a black hat and a black coat with red sleeves. He holds a staff in his right hand and grasps the hilt of a sword with his left. The background is a light yellow color with some text written on it. The man's attire and accessories suggest that he may be a military or government leader. The text in the background appears to be in an old language, possibly Portuguese. This painting is reminiscent of the works of artists who used chiaroscuro, impasto, and sfumato techniques to create depth and dimension in their paintings.
