Portrait of Andries van Hoorn
1638
oil
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
1638
oil
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
This painting depicts a man in a dark coat and hat, with a white ruffled collar and a glove on his left hand. He holds a cane in his right hand. The background is a dark brown color. The man's attire suggests he is a gentleman of some means. The artist has captured his likeness with a sense of realism, highlighting the textures of his clothing and the folds of his collar. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Frans Hals.
