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Portrait of a young Man, by Scipione Pulzone, oil, 1584

Portrait of a young Man

Scipione Pulzone

1584

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a young Man is a 1584 oil by Scipione Pulzone, a Mannerism work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?
Scipione Pulzone
When & what style?
1584 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting shows a young man with a serious expression, looking directly at the viewer. He has dark hair and wears a dark-colored shirt with a high collar. The man's face is the main focus of the painting, with the background being a simple, dark color. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed portrait. The artist who created this painting is Scipione Pulzone.

About the artist

Portrait of Scipione Pulzone
Artist

Scipione Pulzone

Scipione Pulzone (1544 – February 1, 1598), also known as Il Gaetano, was a Neapolitan painter of the late Italian Renaissance.

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