The Dutch Poet and Historian Pieter Cornelisz Hooft (1581-1647)

1638

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

The Dutch Poet and Historian Pieter Cornelisz Hooft (1581-1647) is a 1638 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1638 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This portrait painting depicts a man with dark, curly hair and a mustache, wearing a black jacket with vertical stripes and a white lace collar. The background is a dark grey color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting is from the 17th century. The use of dark colors and the subject's formal attire also give the painting a sense of solemnity. The painting's style and technique are reminiscent of the Baroque movement, which was popular during the 17th century. To learn more about this style, you can explore the Baroque movement.