Portrait of a Bearded Man in White

Petrus Christus

Created:
Movement:
1446
Renaissance
key Notes:
Illuminated realism, Flemish portraiture
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Dimensions:
Overall 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (29.2 x 21.6 cm); painted surface 11 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (29.2 x 18.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
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Portrait of a Bearded Man in White by Petrus Christus

Portrait of a Bearded Man in White, created in 1446 by Petrus Christus, is an exemplary work of Northern Renaissance portraiture, executed in oil on wood. This painting is notable for its meticulous attention to detail and the realistic depiction of the subject, which reflects the influence of Jan van Eyck, under whom Christus is believed to have studied. The use of oil paint allowed Christus to achieve a remarkable depth of color and texture, contributing to the lifelike quality of the portrait. Petrus Christus, active in Bruges, was instrumental in the transition from the Gothic to the Renaissance style in Northern Europe. His works are characterized by their innovative use of perspective and light, which had a lasting impact on the development of European art. Christus's contributions to portraiture and his role in the dissemination of Renaissance ideals underscore his significance in art history.

Description of the work:

Portrait of a Bearded Man in White by Petrus Christus

Created in 1446, "Portrait of a Bearded Man in White" by Petrus Christus is an oil on wood painting that exemplifies the Northern Renaissance style with its meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of the subject. The artwork is noted for its use of light and shadow to enhance the three-dimensionality of the figure, a hallmark of Christus's technique.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Portrait of a Bearded Man in White