Portrait of Philip the Fair, Duke of Burgundy

anonymous, anoniem, anoniem, anonymous, c. 1500

Philip the Fair was the son of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I and Mary, Duchess of Burgundy. He wears the insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece, a small ram’s fleece on a chain. Only the most important nobles and princes could become members of the Order of the Golden Fleece.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-2854
  • Dimensionssupport: depth 4.5 cm, support: height 34 cm x width 23 cm x height 31.8 cm x width 20.6 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on panel