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Portrait of a Man

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Man is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This portrait features a man with long, dark hair and a brown coat adorned with intricate black designs on the sleeves and down the front. He wears a white shirt with lace cuffs and a large white collar. His right hand rests on his hip, while his left hand holds a cane. A table with a purple tablecloth and a black hat sits to his right. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal, possibly historical setting. The level of detail in the clothing and accessories implies a sense of importance or wealth. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of 1497_person.