Laureated Bust of a Roman Emperor Facing Left (one of 29 painted panels from a frieze)
1500
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1500
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting is a circular portrait of a man's head and shoulders, set against a red background. He faces left, with a laurel wreath on his head and a black ribbon tied around it. The man has curly blonde hair and wears a black tunic. The portrait is framed by a white circle, which is surrounded by a decorative border featuring leaves and other foliage. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement.
