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Portrait of a Man by Lambert Sustris

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

The Met

Artist: Lambert Sustris(Netherlandish, Amsterdam, born ca. 1510–15, died after 1560 Venice (?))

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 47 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. (120.7 x 92.7 cm)

Credit Line: The Jules Bache Collection, 1949

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Brief Description

Half-length portrait of a bearded man in dark clothing, a hat, and a gold chain, with a landscape

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A half-length portrait depicts a man against a dark background. The man is positioned slightly to the right of the center, facing forward with his head turned slightly to his right, and his gaze directed towards the viewer. He has light skin, a short brown beard, and a mustache. His hair is dark brown, and he wears a dark, flat cap adorned with a gold ornament on the left side. A narrow white collar is visible at his neck, above which rests a thick, double-stranded gold chain. He is dressed in a voluminous dark garment, possibly a coat or robe, which covers most of his body. The garment features several dark, round buttons or decorative elements down the front and on the sleeves. His left hand, with fingers slightly curled, rests near his waist, revealing a white ruffled cuff. His right hand, also with a white ruffled cuff, is positioned lower and holds what appears to be the hilt of a sword or dagger, which is partially visible and decorated with gold accents. A dark belt or sash with gold embroidery is visible around his waist. The background is predominantly dark brown or black. In the upper left corner, a faint, dark landscape scene is visible, depicting what appears to be a body of water under a cloudy sky, with dark landmasses or mountains in the distance. The overall lighting is dim, with the man's face and hands being the most illuminated areas.

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