Portrait of a Man with a Pink
Quentin Massys
key Notes:
Renaissance Realism, Symbolic Carnation
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Dimensions:
43.8 × 29.2 cm (17 1/4 × 11 1/2 in.); Framed: 51.8 × 36.9 × 4.5 cm (20 3/8 × 14 1/2 × 1 3/4 in.)
medium:
Oil on panel
Difficulty:
Advanced
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story of the work:
"Portrait of a Man with a Pink" by Quentin Massys, a prominent figure of the Northern Renaissance, exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing detailed human expressions and textures. The inclusion of a pink, a symbol of betrothal or fidelity, suggests the painting may have been commissioned to commemorate an engagement or marriage.
Description of the work:
"Portrait of a Man with a Pink" by Quentin Massys is an oil on panel painting that depicts a male figure in three-quarter view, characterized by a somber expression and detailed rendering of facial features. The subject holds a pink carnation, symbolically associated with marriage, while the background is a muted, dark tone that emphasizes the sitter's presence and the intricate textures of his attire.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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