Who painted Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man was painted by Titian in 1525.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is associated with High Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a Man?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a Man are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man

Titian , 1525

Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Titian. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. This oil painting, created in 1525, is a representative work of the Venetian school during the High Renaissance.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1525, is a representative work of the Venetian school during the High Renaissance. It is attributed to Titian, a prominent figure in the period known for his skill with color and technique.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts an unidentified man with a serious expression, dressed in dark attire with a high collar and visible patterned cuff. The plain dark background emphasizes the subject's face.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes contrasting light and dark to create depth, making the subject's face stand out against the dark clothing and background.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Titian

Tiziano Vecellio (Italian:; c. 1488/1490 – 27 August 1576), Latinized as Titianus, hence known in English as Titian ( TISH-ən), was an Italian Renaissance painter. The most important artist of Renaissance Venetian…