Gedeon Berbier-Du Metz

Gerard Edelinck

1674

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

About this work

This portrait shows a man with long, curly hair and a serious expression. He's wearing a dark jacket over a lighter-colored shirt with a high collar. The man's face is the main focus of the painting, with lots of detail in his eyes and eyebrows. The background is plain, which helps draw attention to him. If you're interested in more art like this, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.