Portrait of a man — Jan van Scorel

Jan van Scorel. Painted 1529.

The only thing known about this man is inscribed in Latin on the trompe-l’oeil cartellino on the original frame: ‘In the year of our Lord 1529 / true age 46.’ The word ‘true’ implicitly emphasizes the memory of his appearance at that specific moment. The little piece of paper seems about to come loose at any moment and thus refers to the transience of earthly existence.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Middle Ages and Renaissance, Renaissance in the Netherlands, Main building.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 34.5 × 48.5 cm

Print: 34.5 × 48.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200107986. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.