Portrait of a Middle-aged Man
1649
oil
panel
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
1649
oil
panel
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
Dominant colour
Portrait of a Middle-aged Man is a 1649 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Nationalmuseum.
This portrait shows a middle-aged man with a serious expression. He wears a dark jacket and a white ruffled collar. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a smooth look. The artist used a technique called chiaroscuro to create contrast between light and dark areas. This makes the man's face and collar look more detailed.
