Portrait of Charles II of Bourbon 1485

Jean Hey's "Portrait of Charles II of Bourbon" (1485) is a Northern Renaissance oil painting depicting the French Cardinal in a contemplative pose. The painting is renowned for its realistic portrayal of the subject, emphasizing detail in Charles II's facial features and the intricate folds of his clothing. Hey, a Flemish painter whose career was tragically cut short by his early death, captures Charles II's refined elegance in the careful rendering of his attire and jewelry. The painting is housed in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, Germany, and remains a celebrated example of early Northern Renaissance portraiture.