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Portrait of a Man at a Table, by Anthony van Dyck, oil, 1620

Portrait of a Man at a Table

Anthony van Dyck

1620

oil

panel

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a Man at a Table is a 1620 oil by Anthony van Dyck, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Man, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Anthony van Dyck
When & what style?
1620 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

The painting depicts a man sitting at a table, wearing a dark-colored jacket and a large, white ruffled collar. His right hand rests on the table, while his left hand is not visible. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it was created during the early 17th century. The use of dark colors and the dramatic lighting also give the painting a sense of depth and realism. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Anthony van Dyck.

About the artist

Portrait of Anthony van Dyck
Artist

Anthony van Dyck

Sir Anthony van Dyck (; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck ; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.

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