Portrait of an Old Man 1470

Hans Memling's "Portrait of an Old Man" is a 1470 oil painting depicting a seated man, wearing a black cap and robe. The man is depicted with a melancholic expression and a ring on his right hand. The background features a window looking out onto a landscape with a cityscape in the distance. This intimate portrait, characterized by realistic detail and nuanced light, showcases Memling's mastery of Northern Renaissance portraiture. Memling's attention to detail and realism, as seen in this artwork, cemented his status as one of the most prominent artists of his time.