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Ein Botaniker

Unknown

1566

unspecified

From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections

Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Ein Botaniker is a 1566 unspecified by Unknown, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1566
Where can I see it?: Bavarian State Painting Collections

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a long white beard and hair, wearing a dark beret and a dark robe. He is holding a small object in his right hand, and his left hand rests on a piece of fabric. The background of the painting is dark, and the overall atmosphere is somber. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the man's face and hands. The painting is held at the Alte Pinakothek.