Portrait of a Man in Armor

Created:
Movement:
unknown
Renaissance
key Notes:
Military regalia, Renaissance portraiture.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on panel
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Portrait of a Man in Armor," attributed to Marco Basaiti, is a significant example of early 16th-century Venetian portraiture, reflecting the influence of both the Renaissance and the emerging Baroque styles. The painting is notable for its detailed rendering of armor and the psychological depth of the sitter, which underscores the importance of individual identity and status in the context of the period's social and political dynamics.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Man in Armor" by Marco Basaiti features a male figure clad in intricately detailed armor, characterized by its reflective surfaces and ornate embellishments. The composition is enhanced by a dark, neutral background that accentuates the subject's solemn expression and the play of light across the metallic textures, typical of the early 16th-century Venetian portraiture.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Portrait of a Man in Armor