Portrait of a gentleman in Renaissance attire, Frans Pourbus (Bruges, 1545 - Antwerp, a1581)

Frans Pourbus (Bruges, 1545 - Antwerp, 1581) circle Portrait of a gentleman in Renaissance attire with a black doublet and ruff Late 16th century Oil on canvas (46 x 32 cm - in frame 65 x 53 cm.) Full details of the work (click HERE) Ancient Flemish painting, oil on canvas, depicting a distinguished gentleman immortalized according to the most classic Nordic tradition, in three-quarter view, with a gaze that intensely scrutinizes the viewer. Going into details, one notes the meticulous but light rendering of the facial features, the sharpness of the contours emphasized by the light, and the extraordinary expressive power of the eyes. He is dressed in an elegant black doublet, a favorite color of princes, bourgeois, and highly cultured intellectuals of the Renaissance, with wide puffed sleeves, very few ornaments, and enriched by a large white pleated ruff defined as a 'millwheel', elements typical of fashionable clothing in the second half of the 16th century. The execution of the details and the realism with which the portrait is painted are surprising, with particular attention paid to the gaze, which seems to almost dialogue with the viewer. In particular, the stylistic models easily lead us to attribute its paternity to an author from the school of the famous portraitist Frans Pourbus the Elder (Bruges, 1545 – Antwerp, 1581), one of the most influential portraitists of his generation and a great interpreter of 17th-century Flemish civilization, son of Pieter Pourbus (1523-1584) and pupil of Frans Floris. He was the author of altarpieces but also of numerous portraits characterized by their sobriety, with elegant and uniform tones, halfway between Adriaen Thomasz Key (Antwerp, 1544 – 1589) and Anthonis Moor van Dashorts (Utrecht 1519 - Antwerp 1576). As can also be seen from the work under examination, his style owes much to Italian Renaissance portraiture, although his surfaces are more detailed and glossy, in a style of clear Northern influence. He became the undisputed reference for this art, renowned for his extraordinary talent as a painter and for his ability to transpose the psychological insight of his models onto canvas. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The painting is sold complete with a pleasant frame and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a descriptive iconographic sheet. We take care of and organize the transport of purchased works, both within Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. Should you wish to see this or other works in person, we will be happy to welcome you to our new gallery in Riva del Garda, at Viale Giuseppe Canella 18. We look forward to seeing you! In case of purchase of the work by non-Italian customers, it will be necessary to obtain an export permit which requires approximately 10/20 days; our gallery will handle the entire process until its completion. All costs for this procedure are included. Contact us for any information or to arrange a visit, we will be happy to respond. Follow us also on: https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/