1630
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A Man Standing Seen from the Back is a 1630 by Gerard ter Borch, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a man standing with his back to the viewer. He is wearing a long coat with a cape and a hat, and he has a sword at his side. His right hand is resting on the hilt of the sword, and his left hand is holding a glove. The man is standing in front of a dark background, which makes his figure stand out. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The man's clothing and accessories are rendered in great detail, giving the impression that he is a wealthy and important person. The painting is a great example of Baroque art, which was known for its dramatic use of light and shadow. To learn more about this style, look up the movement: Baroque.
Gerard ter Borch (Dutch: ; December 1617 – 8 December 1681), also known as Gerard Terburg (Dutch: ), was a Dutch Golden Age painter mainly of genre subjects.
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