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Portrait of a Man (Sir Ralph Sadler?)

Hans Holbein the Younger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round portrait painting of a man in dark clothing. The subject wears a black beret, a black jacket over a white collared shirt with billowy sleeves. A short beard and mustache frame his mouth. The background is teal. The painting features a dark wooden frame. The text "ANNO DOMINI 1535" and "ETATIS SVE 28" are inscribed on either side of the subject. The entire image is set against a black background.

Artwork Details

Date
1535
Medium
Oil and gold on oak
Dimensions
600 × 587 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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