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Bildnis eines Mannes (zugeschrieben) by Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen

Bildnis eines Mannes (zugeschrieben)

Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen·1529

Historical Context

This portrait attributed to Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen — Bildnis eines Mannes (zugeschrieben), an attributed portrait of a man — dated 1529 and held in the Bavarian State Painting Collections, demonstrates Vermeyen's abilities in portraiture alongside his better-known work as tapestry designer and court painter. The uncertain attribution reflects the scholarly caution appropriate when documentary evidence is incomplete. Vermeyen's portraiture is distinguished by his Netherlandish training and court connections, and even tentatively attributed works contribute to understanding the range of portrait production in the Habsburg Netherlands.

Technical Analysis

The portrait follows standard male portrait conventions — three-quarter view, dark ground, careful rendering of face and dress — in a Netherlandish style favouring precise description of physiognomic features. Attribution rests on handling consistent with Vermeyen's documented portrait works.

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Bavarian State Painting Collections

Munich, Germany

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Quick Facts

Medium
Oil on panel
Dimensions
77.4 × 58.8 cm
Era
High Renaissance
Style
Northern Renaissance
Genre
Portrait
Location
Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich
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