Portrait of Diederick Hoeufft (1648-1719)
1675
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1675
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
The painting shows a man with long, curly hair and a lace collar, wearing a black leather jacket with gold studs. He is pointing to something outside the frame. The background is dark, with a faint landscape visible behind him. The man's expression is serious, and his gaze is directed off to the side. His hand is extended, as if he is gesturing to something important. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Godfried Schalcken.
