German painter of the 16th century PORTRAIT OF... Lot 181

German painter of the 16th century PORTRAIT OF A MAN Oil on wood. 90 x 63 cm. In root wood veneered frame. Three-quarter portrait of an elderly gentleman with his eyes turned towards the viewer. One hand on a tabletop in front of him, the other pointing at himself. The black coat fur-trimmed, a black cap covering his head. On his left in green "Anno Domini 1583", on his right "Aetatis sue 69". The portrait reminds us of Gerhard Mercator (1512-1594) in terms of clothing, face and beard, but in 1583 he was already 72 and not 69. However, the number of known men whose year of birth was 1514 and who were still alive in 1583 is clear, so that identification is not impossible. remainder. (1241041) (13) German School, 16th century PORTRAIT OF A MAN Oil on wood. 90 x 63 cm. In burr veneer frame.