Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

Artwork Type: Painting

Artwork Description:

The artwork is titled "Portrait of a Man" and was created by Lucas Cranach the Younger in 1557. It is a painting and is currently housed in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Artwork Date: 1557

Institution Name: Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

Artwork Size: 0.84 x 0.52 meters

Author Name: Lucas Cranach the Younger

Image Description:

The painting depicts a man in three-quarter view against a muted green background. He wears a black doublet with a voluminous brown fur collar, suggesting wealth and status. A small white ruff is visible at his neck. His attire is somber and formal, typical of the period.

The man's face is fleshy with a serious, almost melancholic expression. He has a short, reddish-brown beard and mustache, and his hair is concealed beneath a black, soft-brimmed hat. His features are rendered with meticulous detail, emphasizing the texture of his skin and the individual strands of his beard.

He stands with his arms crossed, his left hand delicately grasping his right wrist. A gold ring with a dark stone adorns his right index finger. In the upper right corner, a small coat of arms hangs on a thin chain, likely indicating the man's lineage and social standing. The inscription "ÆTATIS SVÆ 47 ANNO 1557" confirms his age and the year of the portrait's creation.