Portrait of Jacobus Basnage, Walloon minister and historian
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
This painting shows a man sitting with books and papers around him. He looks serious and focused. The man is Jacobus Basnage, a minister and historian. He's depicted in a formal setting, which suggests his importance. The painting is based on an earlier work by J. Holzhalb from 1704. The artist made some changes to create this version. To learn more about the style used to create this portrait, look up the technique of sfumato.
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