Portrait of a Man
1504
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1504
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Portrait of a Man is a 1504 by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a close-up of a man’s face and shoulders. His dark hair is curly, his mustache thick, and his expression serious. He wears a white collar with ruffles at the neck, and his hands rest on his chest. The sketch looks a little rough, like it was done quickly. The artist focused on shadows and light to give the face depth. Next, check out *sfumato*—the soft blending of colors and tones to create smooth transitions.
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