Pilgrim
1535
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1535
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
The painting depicts a man dressed in a black hat and coat, with a fur-trimmed collar. He holds a staff in his left hand and a small object in his right. The background is a landscape with a building in the distance. The man's attire and the staff suggest he is a pilgrim, which is reinforced by the title of the painting. The artist has used oil paint to create a detailed and realistic image. This painting is an example of the work of Jan van Scorel, a Netherlandish artist who was active in the 16th century.
