1623
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery
Dominant colour
James Hamilton, Earl of Arran, Aged 17 is a 1623 oil by Daniël Mijtens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at National Gallery.
This portrait depicts a young man dressed in dark attire, with a white ruffled collar and a black cloak. He wears red stockings and white shoes adorned with gold buckles. His right hand holds a black hat, while his left hand rests by his side. The subject's dark clothing is accentuated by the subtle play of light and shadow on his face and attire. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes a sense of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the artistic techniques employed in this painting, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
Daniël Mijtens (Dutch pronunciation: ; c. 1590 – 1647/48), known in England as Daniel Mytens the Elder, was a Dutch Golden Age portrait painter belonging to a family of Flemish painters who spent the central years of…
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