1632
oil
panel
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Portrait of a Bearded Man, formerly called John the Baptist is a 1632 oil by Govert Flinck, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man with a long, dark beard and curly hair. He is wearing a dark robe and looking at the viewer with a serious expression. The background of the painting is a muted color, which helps to focus attention on the man's face and clothing. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Govert Flinck (1615–1660) was a Dutch artist, born in Kleve.
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