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MASTER of Flémalle: Portrait of a Fat Man

🖼 Portrait of a Fat Man, c. 1430
Wood
35.4 × 23.7 cm
Madrid, Spain

Robust brushwork captures a portly figure in three-quarter view, rendered with unflinching realism against dark background. This early Flemish portrait pioneers psychological depth and individualized characterization, breaking from idealized conventions to honor a merchant's substantial presence and humanity.

The story of art
The story of art
E. H. Gombrich
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