1560
oil
panel
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Portrait of a Gentleman is a 1560 oil by Frans Floris, a Mannerism work, depicting Man, held at Walters Art Museum.
This portrait depicts a man with a serious expression, gazing to the right. He has dark hair and a beard, and is dressed in a black shirt with a white ruffled collar. The background is a dark, muted color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting is from the 16th century. The artist's use of oil paint and the subject's formal pose also indicate a sense of tradition and respectability. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to explore the work of artist Frans Floris.
Frans Floris, Frans Floris the Elder or Frans Floris de Vriendt (17 April 1519 – 1 October 1570) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, print artist and tapestry designer.
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