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Portrait of a Nobleman

Unknown

1550

oil

panel

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Mannerism Renaissance Portrait Man

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Nobleman is a 1550 oil by Unknown, a Mannerism work, depicting Man, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1550 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting shows a man in a fancy red and white outfit, with a big hat that has white feathers on it. He's sitting at a table with a few small objects on it, like a flower and a tiny wheel. The man's clothes are very detailed, with lots of patterns and colors. He's wearing a big necklace and has a fancy watch on his wrist. The background of the painting is a dark green color.