A Man aged 38
Artist: Lucas van Leyden (Dutch, 1489/1494 - 1533)
Original Dimensions: 18 3/8" x 16 1/8"
Location: National Gallery of Art, London
About Artwork: (About 1521) "An unknown man gazes past us into the distance. There is nothing to identify him beyond the scroll in his hand, which tells us his age: 38. His clothing is sombre – there is no conspicuous display of wealth and status – but it does suggest that he was a man of means. The man’s costume and the style of the painting suggest it was done in around 1520. The painting isn't signed but resembles a group of portrait drawings made by Lucas van Leyden, two of which are dated 1521. His intent gaze, firm jaw and determined mouth give an impression of a formidable character. This intensity and edginess is typical of van Leyden, and can also be found in other Netherlandish portraits." - (National Gallery of Art, London)

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