Mid-16th-Century South German School, Portrait Of A Nobleman 1870s best he could - it’s

best he could - it’s a simple

The hushed atmosphere broken only by the occasional turning of a page and the hourly chime of a grandfather clock

one of the founders of the Norwich School of Painters

Franz Russ the Elder produced portraits and religious works that were characterised by their exquisite detail and delicate brushwork

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Mid-16th-Century South German School, Portrait Of A Nobleman 1870s best he could - it’sThis historic mid 16th century, half length, South German School oil on panel depicts a gentleman wearing a fur trimmed coat and black cap, while holding a small glass and, what appears to be, a pair of gloves. During the 1540s, outfits became increasingly sombre, and dark tones increased in popularity. This was seen as a rejection of the frivolities of fashion, yet also conveyed the owners wealth, as black dye was exceedingly expensive. A gentleman's