Q21675753
1751
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
1751
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
The painting depicts a man seated at a table, wearing a black robe with white cuffs and a white wig. He is holding a book in his right hand, and another book lies open on the table in front of him. The background features a bookshelf and a draped curtain. The man's attire and the setting suggest a formal or scholarly atmosphere. The books and the man's pose convey a sense of learning and contemplation.