Profile Head of a King (panel from a painted ceiling)
1470
tempera
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1470
tempera
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting depicts a profile head of a king, rendered in tempera on a panel. The king is shown in profile, facing right, with a crown on his head and a high collar around his neck. The background of the painting is a muted green color. The king's face is depicted in a serious expression, with a prominent nose and chin. His crown is adorned with intricate details, including leaves and flowers. The high collar around his neck is decorated with a pattern of dots and lines. The painting is a fragment of a larger work, likely a ceiling decoration.
