Portrait of a Young Man by Antonello da Messina (Antonello di Giovanni d'Antonio)

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...

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