Portrait of a Man with a Pink
1505
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1505
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows a man sitting with his left hand on the edge of the frame. He's wearing fancy clothes and has a serious look. The man's pose seems a bit stiff, which was common in portraits back then. The artist used bold colors and details to make the portrait interesting. This style was popular in Antwerp, where the artist worked. To learn more about this style, look into the technique of glazing.
