1531
oil
panel
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Felipe de Guevara is a 1531 oil by Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Clark Art Institute.
The painting depicts a man with a long brown beard and hair, wearing a dark robe with a red design on the chest. He sits at a desk, holding a pair of scissors in his right hand and a pen in his left, with papers underneath. The background features a green curtain. A notable detail is the man's attire, which suggests a sense of formality or professionalism. The scissors and pen in his hands imply that he may be engaged in a creative or intellectual pursuit. This portrait invites further exploration of the artist's style, particularly his use of chiaroscuro to create depth and dimension in the subject's face and clothing.
Jan Cornelisz. Vermeyen, also known as Juan del Mayo (c. 1503 – 1559) was a Dutch painter, printmaker and tapestry designer. He is known for his portraits, history scenes and genre subjects. He worked in Mechelen and…
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