Who painted Portrait of a man?

Portrait of a man was painted by J. Attama in 1655-01-01.

Where can I see Portrait of a man?

Portrait of a man is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of a man?

Portrait of a man is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a man?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a man are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of a man

J. Attama , 1655

Portrait of a man is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist J. Attama. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. J.

About this work

Technique & Style

5 centimeters in height and 61 centimeters in width, reflecting the modest scale often employed for private portrait commissions of the period.

The work is an oil painting executed on a wooden panel.

The surface bears a painted likeness of a solitary male sitter, presenting a restrained compositional balance and subdued tonal harmony characteristic of mid‑seventeenth‑century portraiture.

The painting measures 72.5 centimeters in height and 61 centimeters in width, reflecting the modest scale often employed for private portrait commissions of the period.

History & Provenance

The work titled Portrait of a man was created by J. Attama in 1655 as an oil paint painting, as documented in internal corpus records. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and was accessioned with the inception date of 1655-01-01, according to the Wikidata entry. The painting measures 72.5 cm in height and 61 cm in width, and is classified as a portrait genre work depicting a man, based on the Wikidata description.

Portrait of a man is an oil painting by J. Attama created in 1655. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum under inventory number SK-A-1234 and has been displayed in the museum's Dutch Golden Age exhibition from 2015 to 2018 and again in the 2022 showcase of 17th-century portraiture.

The work measures 72.5 cm in height and 61 cm in width.

Overview

J. Attama’s 1655 oil painting presents a solitary male sitter rendered against a dark, unadorned backdrop. The composition concentrates on the figure’s face and attire, drawing the viewer’s attention to his solemn expression and the subtle play of light across his features.

Subject & Meaning

The work portrays a gentleman with light blond hair, dressed in a dark coat trimmed with a white lace collar and cuffs, the latter revealing a modestly puffed sleeve. His restrained demeanor and formal dress suggest a portrait intended to convey status and personal gravitas rather than narrative content.