Andrea Solario - Man with a Pink Carnation - WGA21605
Summary
The artist belongs to the generation bridging the 15th and 16th centuries and was highly regarded in his own day for his portraiture. This early portrait was executed during the artist's stay in Venice, the sitter, who holds a pink or carnation in his right hand indicating a betrothal portrait, was probably a Venetian senator.
Tags
Date
1495
Source
Art UK
Copyright info
public domain