Q21672015
Franciscus Joseph Octave van der Donckt
1795
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
Franciscus Joseph Octave van der Donckt
1795
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
This painting features a man with shoulder-length white hair, wearing a brown coat with a red and white ruffled collar. The subject is set against a light-brown background. The man's attire suggests a formal or official setting, possibly from the 18th century. The artist's use of oil paint adds depth and texture to the portrait. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Franciscus Joseph Octave van der Donckt.