“Portrait of a Man with Carnation” is an artwork created by Jan van Eyck around the year 1435. This oil on wood painting belongs to the Northern Renaissance art movement and measures 40 x 31 cm. The artwork falls under the portrait genre.
In the artwork, a man is depicted holding a red carnation with a contemplative expression. The subject is adorned in luxurious clothing, consisting of a fur-lined cloak and a delicate chain around his neck with a pendant. The detailed rendering of the man’s face showcases van Eyck’s skill in capturing the minute features and textures, typical of the Northern Renaissance attention to realism and intricate detail. The dark background contrasts with the illuminated figure, drawing viewers’ focus to the subject’s solemn face and the delicate flower he holds.
