Portrait of Lucas Faydherbe
1700
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1700
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
This portrait features a man with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a white lace collar and a brown vest over a white shirt. He holds a dark object, possibly a sword or cane, in his right hand. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal, possibly aristocratic, setting. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the subject's clothing and face. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of Gonzales Coques.
