Peter IV the Ceremonious
1427
tempera
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1427
tempera
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
This painting depicts a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a crown. The crown is decorated with various shapes and jewels. The man's attire is dark, and he has a serious expression. The painting is done in tempera, a technique that involves using egg yolks to bind pigments. The use of tempera gives the painting a distinctive texture and color palette. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Jaume Mateu.
