Who painted Portrait of a young Man?

Portrait of a young Man was painted by Anthony van Dyck in 1630.

Where can I see Portrait of a young Man?

Portrait of a young Man is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Portrait of a young Man?

Portrait of a young Man is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Portrait of a young Man

Anthony van Dyck , 1630

Portrait of a young Man is a color painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Anthony van Dyck. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Created in 1630, this portrait by Anthony van Dyck is executed in oil color on a canvas support. The work measures 111 cm in height and 85 cm in width, presenting a formal depiction of a man. As a portrait genre piece, the painting relies on the application of color to define the subject's likeness and attire against the textile ground.

History & Provenance

The piece is currently held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains located.

The painting Portrait of a young Man was created in 1630 by the Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck. Executed in color on canvas, the work measures 111 cm in height and 85 cm in width. The piece is currently held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains located.

No further details regarding its specific commission, earlier ownership history, or provenance chain prior to its museum acquisition are provided in the available records.

Overview

Anthony van Dyck painted Portrait of a Young Man in 1630 during his early period in the Flemish Baroque tradition. The work is executed in colour and presently belongs to the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. It exemplifies the artist’s skill in rendering aristocratic likenesses before his appointment as court painter to the English monarchy.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented as a young gentleman dressed in a dark, high‑collared cloak trimmed with gold. His neatly trimmed beard and the modest positioning of his hands within the sleeves convey a restrained dignity, typical of van Dyck’s portrayal of emerging members of the elite.

Artist & collection

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.