1621
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of Agostino Pallavicini is a 1621 oil by Anthony van Dyck, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting is a portrait of a man sitting in a chair, wearing a red robe with a large collar and cuffs. He is holding a piece of paper in his right hand. The background is dark, with a column visible behind him. The man's face is serious, with a slight smile. His eyes are looking directly at the viewer. The red robe is shiny and appears to be made of silk. The collar and cuffs are ruffled and add a touch of elegance to the overall image. The painting is a great example of the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of human expression. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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