A Knight of the Golden Fleece

Französische Malerei 1425–1650, circa 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.
Artista
Französische Malerei 1425–1650
Datazione
circa 1495
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
oil on European walnut
Dimensioni
68 × 53,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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