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when was it painted?
1510
who does it depict?
what book did he write?
He wrote an influential book called ‘The Courtier’, a ‘how to list’ of how to and how not to behave in court. He is the image of the discrete gentleman.
the backdrop is considered to be…
modern
the colours of his clothes, skin and backdrop…
mimic each other, discrete colours are used to create harmony, unity and balance
what are the compositional components of the painting?
A pyramidal anchored positioning of the figure in a ¾ pose
where does he look?
He turns towards us but rather than in a contemplative state, he interacts with the viewer, looking directly at them. He is alert and direct.
how is he given to us?
He looks kindly and approachable, the character given in his face and the softer curvilinear use of line embody this, there are no harsh or jagged lines. The billowing white shirt is convincing, you can feel the softness of the material, too in the squirrel fur he wears. There is a keen observation of light.
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