James Howell
1640
oil
From the collection of National Library of Wales
The painting depicts a man dressed in 17th-century attire, standing in a wooded area. He wears a red cloak over a white shirt and red pants, complemented by a black hat and boots. His right hand rests on a tree trunk, while his left hand is raised to his face. The man's clothing and the wooded backdrop suggest a scene from the 17th century. The artist's use of color and composition draws attention to the subject, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.
