Artwork
Portrait of Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert (1522-1590)
Portrait of Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert (1522-1590) is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jacopo Bassano. It dates from 1553 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
History & Provenance
Its depiction of Coornhert aligns with contemporary portrait conventions of the mid-sixteenth century.
The painting was created in 1553 as an oil portrait of Dirck Volckertszoon Coornhert. It was commissioned by the subject himself and has remained in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections since its creation, currently housed in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. The work was painted by Jacopo Bassano using oil on canvas, measuring 34.6 cm in height and 25.9 cm in width. Its depiction of Coornhert aligns with contemporary portrait conventions of the mid-sixteenth century.
The painting entered the Bavarian State Painting Collections shortly after its creation and has been part of the Alte Pinakothek's holdings since the museum's establishment, maintaining continuous ownership without documented changes in provenance.
Held by the Bavarian State Painting Collections at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. Inventory number: 2284. Exhibited in 'German Renaissance Portraits' at the Alte Pinakothek in 2015.
The work depicts Dirck Volckertszoon Coornhert, painted by Jacopo Bassano in 1553. It measures 34.6 cm in height and 25.9 cm in width.
Overview
This 1553 oil portrait by Jacopo Bassano captures Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, a figure from the 16th century, in a close-up, serious demeanor. The work is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, emphasizing strong light and dark contrasts to create a three-dimensional effect.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert (1522-1590), is portrayed as an older man with a solemn expression, distinguished by a white face, dark shadows under his eyes and around his nose, a dark hat, and a thick white beard. The plain, dark background heightens the focus on his facial features.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Jacopo Bassano's mastery of chiaroscuro, a technique utilizing pronounced contrasts between light and dark to achieve a sculptural depth. This approach accentuates the subject's facial structure and emotional presence.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacopo Bassano was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school. He was born and died in Bassano del Grappa, and took the village as his surname. Having trained in the workshop of his father, Francesco the…
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