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The young man, as yet unidentified, glances up from a letter dated 22 June 1518. The letter bears further traces of writing which may provide clues to his identity. His gaze is both dreamy and penetrating. This sense of psychological realism and immediacy was only just beginning to find a place in portraiture at the time the work was painted, appealing to the rising class of wealthy and intellectual patrons.
Title
Portrait of a Young Man holding a Letter
Date
1518
Medium
Oil on wood
Measurements
H 85.5 x W 66.5 cm
Accession number
NG6584
Acquisition method
Bought, with the generous support of the George Beaumont Group and a number of gifts in wills including a legacy from Mrs Olive Brazdzionis, 2000
Work type
Painting
