Portrait of Maurits Le Leu de Wilhem (1643- 1724)
1689
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1689
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
This painting is a portrait of a man with long, curly hair. He wears a dark robe over a white shirt with lace cuffs and a high collar. His right hand is raised, palm up, as if gesturing or speaking. The man's face is serious, and his eyes seem to gaze directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark and indistinct, but it appears to be a room with a window or doorway behind the subject. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and hands. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
