Portrait Bust of a Man
1650
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
1650
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
This portrait shows a man's head and shoulders, wearing a black hat and coat with a white collar. He has a dark beard and mustache, and his right hand is holding a book. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume. The man's face is lit from the left side, with strong shadows on the right. His eyes are looking directly at the viewer, and his expression is serious. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Frans Hals.
