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Portrait of a Man, probably Mathias Lambertus Singendonck (1678-1742), Burgomaster of Nijmegen

Gerrit Alberts

1710

oil

canvas

From the collection of Mauritshuis

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait Man

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Man, probably Mathias Lambertus Singendonck (1678-1742), Burgomaster of Nijmegen is a 1710 oil by Gerrit Alberts, a Rococo painting work, depicting Man, held at Mauritshuis.

Who painted this?: Gerrit Alberts
When & what style?: 1710 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Mauritshuis

About this work

The painting features a man with curly brown hair, wearing a red jacket and a blue cloak. He is depicted from the chest up, facing forward with a neutral expression. The background of the painting is a solid brown color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting is from the 18th century. The level of detail in the painting, particularly in the man's clothing and hair, indicates that the artist was skilled in capturing textures and fabrics. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Gerrit Alberts, a Dutch painter known for his portraits.