Portrait of Wolf (_) Thenn (1507-1538) 1516
anonymous
portrait
unusual home photography
11_renaissance
oil painting
unrealistic statue
child
coffee painting
framed image
underpainting
13_16th-century
painting painterly
portrait art
watercolor
fine art portrait
This portrait, created by an anonymous artist in 1516, depicts Wolf Thenn, a young man wearing a stylish hat and a layered garment. His serious expression and the simple background suggest a focus on portraying his likeness. The artist's attention to detail, particularly in the clothing, is characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style. The painting, now housed in the Städel Museum, offers a glimpse into the fashion and social customs of 16th-century Germany.
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The son of the Salzburg mint master Johann Thenn is portrayed here in three-quarter profile. Wolf Thenn is about seven to ten years old and has adopted the role of a young scholar. His right arm is bent and his thumb splayed as he grasps the seam of his gown. The boy's costume is elaborate, and a black cap with a small peak and extended neck protector covers most of his hair. The landscape in the background begins with a grassy slope. Behind it flows a wide river on which a sailing boat can be seen. Beyond the river bank, our gaze falls on a snowy Alpine mountain chain beneath a bright blue sky.
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