The artwork, titled “Portrait of Derich Born,” was created by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1533 in Germany. The piece, an oil painting on wood, is a product of the Northern Renaissance art movement and measures 45 by 60 cm. This genre of the artwork is a portrait.
The artwork depicts a young man, Derich Born, posed elegantly against a neutral background adorned with subtle foliage. His features are rendered with meticulous attention, capturing a calm and contemplative expression. The subject is dressed in a dark, presumably velvet garment with a delicate lace collar, indicative of his social status. His hands are thoughtfully positioned on a stone parapet, with one hand displaying a gold ring, suggesting wealth or a significant position. Below the parapet, an inscription adds a further dimension to the portrait, providing context or homage to the figure depicted. Holbein’s use of light creates a striking contrast against the dark background, highlighting the subject’s facial features and attire, which is characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style.
