A Knight of the Golden Fleece

Attributed to Jean Perréal

National Gallery of Art

This painting shows a man seen from the waist up, facing to the right with his hands resting on a cane. He has pale, yellow-toned skin, a straight nose, thin eyebrows, and thin, straight lips. His hair is dark brown and shoulder-length, and on top of his head is a black cap. He is dressed in dark clothing with a high neckline, a chain necklace across his chest, and a red garment over his shoulders. He wears rings on his fingers. The background is a yellow-brown color with visible brushstrokes.