1637
oil
panel
From the collection of British Museum
Dominant colour
Sir Thomas Cotton (1592–1662), Bt is a 1637 oil by Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at British Museum.
This portrait shows a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a black shirt with a white collar. He is set against a dark background, with two oval decorations on either side of his head. The decorations feature a mix of yellow, orange, and white colors, with some indistinct shapes and lines. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the dark colors and simple composition creating a sense of gravity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen.
Cornelis Janssens (born Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen, Dutch: ; bapt. 14 October 1593 – bur. 5 August 1661) was an Anglo-Dutch painter of portraits. Born of Dutch or Flemish parents who fled to London from Antwerp to…
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