Artwork
Bildnis eines Mannes
Bildnis eines Mannes is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Technique & Style
8 cm in width, indicating a modest, intimate scale typical of private portrait commissions of the late sixteenth century.
Bildnis eines Mannes is classified as a painting and takes the form of a portrait depicting a man. The work measures 55.5 cm in height by 43.8 cm in width, indicating a modest, intimate scale typical of private portrait commissions of the late sixteenth century. Dated to 1580, it is held in the Bavarian State Painting Collections at the Alte Pinakothek. The sources do not specify the medium, support, technique, or current condition of the work.
History & Provenance
The portrait was painted around 1580, as indicated by its documented inception date. It entered the Bavarian State Painting Collections, where it remains housed in the Alte Pinakothek. The work is associated with the Bolognese school, suggesting a possible origin in the cultural milieu of Bologna during the late sixteenth century.
Overview
Bildnis eines Mannes is a realistic portrait painting depicting a bearded man against a dark background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a man with dark hair and a serious expression, gazes directly at the viewer, his features accentuated by the stark lighting.
Artist & collection
