Portrait of a Man with a Black-Plumed Hat
Corneille de Lyon
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The story behind 'Portrait of a Man with a Black-Plumed Hat'
Painted in the mid-16th century, this portrait reflects Corneille de Lyon’s distinctive style of intimate, small-scale likenesses, much sought after at the French court. His works were prized for their clarity, restraint, and psychological immediacy, offering patrons both an image of social status and a subtle record of individual character within the understated elegance of Renaissance portraiture.
Portrait of a Man with a Black-Plumed Hat
Portrait of a Man with a Black-Plumed Hat by Corneille de Lyon presents a refined, bust-length likeness of an unidentified sitter, dressed in dark attire set against a plain, cool-toned background. The subject’s hat, adorned with an elegant black plume, provides the only flourish of ornament, while the sitter’s direct gaze and naturalistic modeling convey quiet dignity and presence.
