Portrait of Ludovico Portinari
Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula
1494
oil
panel
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula
1494
oil
panel
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Portrait of Ludovico Portinari is a 1494 oil by Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a man with a shaved head, wearing a black jacket over a white shirt with thin black stripes. He is shown from the waist up, with his hands clasped together in front of him. The background features a window with a view of a landscape, including trees, hills, and a body of water. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal portrait from the 15th century. The artist's use of oil paint and attention to detail are evident in the subject's clothing and the background scenery. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, look up glazing.
The Master of the Legend of St. Ursula (1436–1505) was a Flemish painter active in the fifteenth century. His name is derived from a polyptych depicting scenes from the life of Saint Ursula painted for the convent of…
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