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Portrait of Johannes Draconites

Unknown

1559

oil

panel

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Mannerism Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Johannes Draconites is a 1559 oil by Unknown, a Mannerism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1559 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man with a serious expression, wearing a black hat and a dark jacket with a high collar. The background is a muted gray color. The man's face is the main focus of the painting, with his eyes looking straight ahead. The artist has used oil paint to create a sense of depth and texture in the subject's clothing and skin. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is home to this painting, along with many other works of art from around the world.