1530
oil
panel
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
Dominant colour
Portrait of an elderly man is a 1530 oil by Jan van Scorel, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
The painting depicts an elderly man with white hair, wearing a black hat and a brown and white fur-trimmed coat over a black shirt and white undershirt. He is shown from the chest up, facing left, with a neutral expression. The background is a muted green color. The man's face is rendered in detail, with wrinkles and age spots visible. His eyes are cast downward, giving him a contemplative appearance. The fur trim on his coat is depicted in thick, textured brushstrokes, adding depth to the painting. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet dignity, capturing the subject's introspective nature. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up Jan van Scorel.
Jan van Scorel was a Dutch painter, who played a leading role in introducing aspects of Italian Renaissance painting into Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting.
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