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Augustus Stellingwerf, First Lord Admiral of Friesland

Abraham Blooteling

1665

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Augustus Stellingwerf, First Lord Admiral of Friesland is a 1665 ink by Abraham Blooteling, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Abraham Blooteling
When & what style?: 1665 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man in a dark coat with a large white bow at his neck. He holds a telescope in his right hand and a round object in his left. The background is a sea scene with ships. The man's coat is adorned with buttons and a decorative sash. His hair is long and curly. The overall style of the portrait is formal and dignified. If you're interested in learning more about the Baroque movement, which this portrait is a part of, you might want to explore the works of other artists from this period.