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Portrait of an Oriental Man, by Unknown, unspecified, 1660

Portrait of an Oriental Man

Unknown

1660

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of an Oriental Man is a 1660 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1660 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a man dressed in rich, dark robes with gold trim. His head is wrapped in a turban, and his face has a serious expression. The fabric looks heavy and textured, with brushstrokes that catch the light in places. The dark background makes the gold stand out, focusing your eyes right on him. The way the light hits his clothes suggests someone wanted to show off the material’s quality. Want to see how this style compares to others? Check out Baroque.

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