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Portrait of a man

Unknown

1625

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Baroque Portrait Man

Dominant colour

Portrait of a man is a 1625 oil by Unknown, depicting Man, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1625
Where can I see it?: Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a man in a dark-colored, high-necked outfit, with a large white ruff around his neck. His sleeves are adorned with intricate cuffs, and his right hand rests on a red fabric. The man's face is painted with a serious expression, and his dark hair is neatly styled. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the man's face and hands standing out against the dark background. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate folds of the man's clothing and the delicate patterns on his cuffs.