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Portrait of a Man

Unknown

1651

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Baroque Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait

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Portrait of a Man is a 1651 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1651 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in old-fashioned clothes. He’s wearing a dark coat with a white collar and cuffs, and his right hand rests on his chest. His hair is curly and long, and he has a mustache and beard. The background is plain and dark, so the focus stays on his face and hands. The painting uses strong light and shadow to make the man’s face stand out. His expression is serious, almost thoughtful. The dark background helps draw your eyes right to him. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro next.