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Triptych of Ferdinand the Holy Prince, by Unknown, unspecified, 1450

Triptych of Ferdinand the Holy Prince

Unknown

1450

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Triptych of Ferdinand the Holy Prince is a 1450 unspecified by Unknown, a Early Renaissance work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1450 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man with a long beard, wearing a black robe and a black hat. He stands in front of a wall with a red and gold pattern. The man's hands are clasped together in front of him, and he looks directly at the viewer. The background is divided into three sections, with the man in the center. The left and right sections feature the same red and gold pattern as the wall behind the man. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about this technique, explore the works of artists who have mastered chiaroscuro.

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