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Portrait of a Man, called James IV (1488 - 1513)

Unknown

1515

oil

panel

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Early Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Man, called James IV (1488 - 1513) is a 1515 oil by Unknown, a Early Renaissance work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1515 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This portrait shows a man in a black hat and coat, with a white collar and red shirt underneath. He's holding a small flower in his right hand. The man's face is pale, and his hair is cut short. He's looking straight ahead, with a neutral expression. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the man stand out. The artist used oil paint to create this portrait, which is now held at the Scottish National Gallery. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you could look up chiaroscuro.