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Erasmus of Rotterdam by Hans Holbein the Younger

Erasmus of Rotterdam

Erasmus of Rotterdam

The Met

Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger(German, Augsburg 1497/98–1543 London)

Date: ca. 1532

Department: Robert Lehman Collection

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on linden panel

Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 5 9/16 in. (18.4 x 14.2 cm); painted surface 6 15/16 x 5 1/2 in. (17.6 x 14 cm)

Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

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Brief Description

A man in a dark cap and fur-lined coat, with a small rectangular object above

Detailed Description

The painting depicts a man in a three-quarter length portrait against a plain, dark teal background. The man is positioned slightly to the right of the center, facing left in profile, with his head turned slightly towards the viewer, his gaze directed out of the frame. He has a light complexion, a prominent nose, and a short, light-colored beard and mustache. His hair, visible beneath his cap, is short and greyish-brown. He wears a dark, soft cap that covers his ears and a dark, heavy coat. The coat features a wide, reddish-brown fur collar that extends down the front and reddish-brown fur cuffs on the sleeves. His hands are clasped together at the bottom center of the frame, resting on what appears to be a surface. In the upper left corner of the dark teal background, a small, light-colored rectangular object is visible. It appears to be a piece of paper or a small book, with faint, illegible markings or text on its surface. The overall lighting highlights the man's face and hands.

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