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Portrait of a Man

1491
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This portrait of an unidentified man, depicted in an interior with a landscape seen through the open window at the left, ultimately derives from a composition developed by early Netherlandish masters, namely Dieric Bouts in his 1462 Portrait of a Man (National Gallery, London). Dated 1491, it advances the formula by capturing the self-assured demeanor of the sitter, who directly addresses the viewer with a sidelong glance. The painting has been assigned to various regional German schools, but its closest analogy is found in the early portraits of Dürer, who was active in Nuremberg.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Portrait of a Man
  • Artist: German (Nuremberg) Painter (late 15th century)
  • Date: 1491
  • Medium: Oil on linden
  • Dimensions: 18 3/4 x 13 in. (47.6 x 33 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1923
  • Object Number: 23.255
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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