Sebastiaan Leerse with his wife and son
1630
oil
From the collection of Hessen Kassel Heritage
1630
oil
From the collection of Hessen Kassel Heritage
This painting shows a man, a woman, and a boy, all dressed in dark, formal attire. The man and the woman are seated, while the boy stands beside them. They are all looking directly at the viewer. The man is holding the woman's right hand in his left hand. The background is a landscape with trees and a cloudy sky. The man is wearing a dark jacket with a white ruffled collar and cuffs. The woman is wearing a dark dress with a white ruffled collar and a gold vest. The boy is wearing a green jacket with a white ruffled collar. The painting is a portrait of a family, likely from the 17th century. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. You might also want to explore more works by Anthony van Dyck.
