Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman
1629
oil
From the collection of Tate Britain
1629
oil
From the collection of Tate Britain
This portrait depicts a gentleman with dark hair and a lace collar, wearing a black coat with white stripes. He is shown from the chest up, facing slightly to the right. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the subject's face and clothing standing out against the dark background. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the work of Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen.
