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Otto Heinrich d. Großmütige, Neffe Ludwigs V. geboren 1502, gestorben 1559

Unknown

1550

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Renaissance Charles V

Dominant colour

Otto Heinrich d. Großmütige, Neffe Ludwigs V. geboren 1502, gestorben 1559 is a 1550 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Charles V, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1550
Where can I see it?: Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a beard and a hat, dressed in ornate clothing. He is wearing a black hat with a white feather and a gold chain around his neck. The man is also wearing a brown jacket with gold embroidery. The background of the painting is a solid color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The overall effect is one of grandeur and opulence, suggesting that the subject is a person of importance. To learn more about the artistic technique used in this painting, look up chiaroscuro.