Portrait of a Man
Giovanni Mansuetti, Portrait of a Man, ca. 1500, tempera on wood, Gift of The Samuel H. Kress Foundation, public domain, 61.33
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- Title
Portrait of a Man
- Artist
- Date
ca. 1500
- Period
High Renaissance (late 15th-1520s)
- Medium
tempera on wood
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
8 3/4 in x 6 3/4 in
- Collection Area
European Art
- Category
Paintings
- Object Type
painting
- Culture
Italian
- Credit Line
Gift of The Samuel H. Kress Foundation
- Accession Number
61.33
- Copyright
public domain
- Terms
Giovanni Mansueti studied with Gentile Bellini, and his work, with its bold, clear colors and focus on details, has often been confused with that of his master. Like Bellini, Mansueti specialized in narrative painting cycles based on the lives of saints and holy figures, that frequently included accurate portrayals of his native Venice. Many of these works were commissioned by commercial guilds and fraternal organizations and featured portraits of their leading members. It is likely that Mansueti also executed several individual portraits, such as the Museum's Portrait of a Man.
