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Portrait of an unknown man

Pitaut

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Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of an unknown man is an unspecified by Pitaut, held at Leiden University Libraries.

Who painted this?: Pitaut
Where can I see it?: Leiden University Libraries

About this work

This painting shows a man's portrait. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The painting is based on another artist's work, which is interesting because it shows how ideas were shared between artists. The French poem under the image adds a layer of meaning. It suggests the painting is not just a portrait, but also a way to convey a message. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique of sfumato.

About the artist

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Pitaut

Pitaut painted portraits of people who weren’t famous. Their work falls into the early Northern Renaissance, a time when artists focused on lifelike details and serious expressions. Look for *Portrait of an unknown…

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