Mid-16th-Century South German School, Portrait Of A Nobleman 1870s Did you know: The Jugend

Did you know: The Jugend magazine formed the basis of the Jugendstil movement

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

An easy-going impressionistic landscape painting depicting a rural track with cottages

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Mid-16th-Century South German School, Portrait Of A Nobleman 1870s Did you know: The JugendThis 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