
Portrait Of A Man, Half Length, Wearing A Cross Around His Neck And A Black Hat
This striking half-length portrait, attributed to the Circle of Hans Holbein the Younger, depicts an unidentified gentleman rendered with the precise, controlled technique characteristic of the Northern Renaissance tradition. The sitter is presented against a neutral background, wearing a black hat and a cross suspended around his neck, details that suggest both social standing and religious devotion. Executed in oil on panel, the work reflects Holbein's influential approach to portraiture, capturing the subject's features with meticulous realism and quiet psychological presence.
- Medium
- oil on panel, unframed
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Old Masters Online
January 21, 2019
Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000
Lot 1016
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