Portrait of an African Man
ArtistJan Mostaert
Year1520-1525
MediumOil on panel
LocationRijksmuseum, Amsterdam
About Portrait of an African Man
One of the earliest portraits of a Black man in European art. He wears fine clothing and holds a sword, indicating high status. His identity is unknown. The painting challenges assumptions about race in Renaissance Europe.
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