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Portrait of Jean de Montfort, by Anthony van Dyck, oil, 1628

Portrait of Jean de Montfort

Anthony van Dyck

1628

oil

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Jean de Montfort is a 1628 oil by Anthony van Dyck, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?
Anthony van Dyck
When & what style?
1628 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Uffizi Gallery

About this work

This portrait features a man with dark, curly hair and a well-groomed mustache. He is dressed in a black, high-necked garment adorned with a white ruffled collar and a gold chain. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. The subject's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is from the 17th century. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and dimension in the portrait. To learn more about the artist behind this work, 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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