Portrait of a Man (said to be Robert, Mester Erskine, probably Colonel Alexander Erskine of Cambuskenneth, d.1640)
1627
oil
From the collection of Scottish National Gallery
1627
oil
From the collection of Scottish National Gallery
This painting shows a man standing in a dark room. He is wearing a black outfit with a white collar and a brown belt. He has a sword in his right hand and is holding a helmet in his left hand. The man is looking straight ahead. The man's outfit is very detailed, with many small folds in the fabric. The background of the painting is very dark, which makes the man stand out. You can learn more about this painting by looking up the artist, George Jamesone.
