Portrait of a Man
1636
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1636
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
This painting shows a man sitting in a chair, wearing a black robe with a white ruffled collar. He holds a brown cloak in his left hand and rests his right hand on his lap. The background is a dark, muted color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. His attire suggests that he may be a member of the clergy or a scholar. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. To learn more about the artist who painted this portrait, look up Jacob Adriaensz Backer.
