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Portrait of a Man in Prayer, by Unknown, oil, 1490

Portrait of a Man in Prayer

Unknown

1490

oil

panel

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a Man in Prayer is a 1490 oil by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1490 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man with long, wavy hair, wearing a red cap and a brown robe with white trim. His hands are clasped together in front of him, and he looks straight ahead with a serious expression. The background is a dark blue-gray color. The man's clothing and the style of the painting suggest that it was created in the 15th century. The artist used oil paint to create the image, which is typical of paintings from this time period. The Philadelphia Museum of Art holds this painting, which is a great place to learn more about it and see it in person.

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