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Bust portrait of Ambrogio Spinola

Unknown

1620

oil

canvas

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Flemish Baroque painting Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Bust portrait of Ambrogio Spinola is a 1620 oil by Unknown, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1620 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?: Clark Art Institute

About this work

This portrait features a man with a short beard and mustache, wearing a ruffled collar and armor. The dark background highlights his face and attire. A closer look reveals the intricate details of his clothing and the subtle play of light on his features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The subject of this painting is Ambrogio Spinola, 1st Marquis of the Balbases.