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Portrait of the Nuremburg Merchant and Collector Willibald Imhoff the Elder (1519-1580). Creator: Titian
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Portrait of the Nuremburg Merchant and Collector Willibald Imhoff the Elder (1519-1580). Creator: Titian
Portrait of the Nuremburg Merchant and Collector Willibald Imhoff the Elder (1519-1580);Portrait of a Man, 1550-1570
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Art Collector Collector Da Cadore Merchant Nuremberg Nuremburg Titian Tiziano Vecelli Tiziano Vecellio Vecellio Tiziano Worried Worry Dane Danes National Gallery Of Denmark Statens Museum For Kunst
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of the Nuremberg Merchant and Collector Willibald Imhoff the Elder" (circa 1550-1570), is a masterpiece by the renowned Italian artist Titian, born Tiziano Vecellio (1488/1490-1576). The painting, which is now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark), depicts a distinguished man of the 16th century, believed to be Willibald Imhoff the Elder, a wealthy merchant and art collector from Nuremberg, Germany. Imhoff is depicted standing before us, dressed in the fashionable attire of the time. He wears a black, fur-trimmed coat, a white shirt, and a black collar, accessorized with a white ruff. His beard, neatly trimmed and dark, frames his worried expression. He gestures towards us with one hand, inviting us into his world or perhaps conveying a sense of urgency. The painting is an excellent example of the Renaissance period's artistic techniques, particularly the use of oil on canvas and the application of rich, vibrant colors. The background is simple, with a dark, almost monochromatic palette, drawing our focus to the subject. Imhoff's heritage is evident in his attire and the Danish National Gallery's acquisition of this painting adds to Denmark's impressive collection of European art. The portrait offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to connect with a man from another time and place, and serves as a reminder of the enduring power of art to transport us across centuries.
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