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Profile Bust of a Man Facing Right (one of 29 painted panels from a frieze)

Unknown

1500

unspecified

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

High Renaissance Renaissance Ferrara

Dominant colour

Profile Bust of a Man Facing Right (one of 29 painted panels from a frieze) is a 1500 unspecified by Unknown, a High Renaissance work, depicting Ferrara, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1500 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man facing right, wearing a red hat and a red shirt with a black collar. The background is dark, and the man is surrounded by an ornate frame with gold accents. The frame features intricate designs and patterns, adding to the overall sense of luxury and elegance. The man's profile is rendered in exquisite detail, with subtle shading and texture that gives the impression of depth and dimensionality. The use of color is muted, with earthy tones dominating the palette, but the red of the hat and shirt adds a pop of vibrancy to the overall effect.