Portrait of a Young Man
Medium
Oil on wood
Dimensions
10 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. (27 x 20.6 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Accession Number
14.40.645
Tags
MenPortraits
About this artwork
Portrait of a Young Man is a paintings by Italian artist Antonello da Messina (Antonello di Giovanni d'Antonio), created in ca. 1470. The work was created using oil on wood. It measures 10 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. (27 x 20.6 cm). The painting showcases the artistic techniques and aesthetic sensibilities of its era, reflecting both technical skill and cultural context. Artists of this period developed sophisticated approaches to composition, color, and subject matter that defined their artistic milieu. Th...