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Portrait of Louis de Cleves, by Jean Clouet, oil, 1530

Portrait of Louis de Cleves

Jean Clouet

1530

oil

panel

From the collection of Accademia Carrara

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Louis de Cleves is a 1530 oil by Jean Clouet, a French Renaissance work, depicting Charles V, held at Accademia Carrara.

Who painted this?
Jean Clouet
When & what style?
1530 · French Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Accademia Carrara

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a dark beard and mustache, wearing a black hat and a red and black robe. He has his hands resting on a wooden surface in front of him. A notable detail is the intricate design on his collar, which adds a touch of elegance to his overall appearance. The use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. This portrait is reminiscent of the work of Jean Clouet, a Flemish-French artist known for his detailed and realistic depictions of nobility during the French Renaissance.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean Clouet
Artist

Jean Clouet

Jean Clouet was a painter, draughtsman and miniaturist from the Burgundian Netherlands whose known active work period took place in France.

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