A Knight of the Golden Fleece

Französische Malerei 1425–1650, c. 1495

This painting shows a man seen from the waist up, facing to the right with his hands resting on a cane. He has pale, yellow-toned skin, a straight nose, thin eyebrows, and thin, straight lips. His hair is dark brown and shoulder-length, and on top of his head is a black cap. He is dressed in dark clothing with a high neckline, a chain necklace across his chest, and a red garment over his shoulders. He wears rings on his fingers. The background is a yellow-brown color with visible brushstrokes.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1425–1650
Date
c. 1495
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on European walnut
Dimensions
68 × 53.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting shows a man seen from the waist up, facing to the right with his hands resting on a cane. He has pale, yellow-toned skin, a straight nose, thin eyebrows, and thin, straight lips. His hair is dark brown and shoulder-length, and on top of his head is a black cap. He is dressed in dark clothing with a high neckline, a chain necklace across his chest, and a red garment over his shoulders. He wears rings on his fingers. The background is a yellow-brown color with visible brushstrokes.

Französische Malerei 1425–1650