Who painted Portræt af en midaldrende mand?

Portræt af en midaldrende mand was painted by Jacques d'Agar in 1694.

Where can I see Portræt af en midaldrende mand?

Portræt af en midaldrende mand is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Portræt af en midaldrende mand?

Portræt af en midaldrende mand is associated with French Classical Baroque.

Artwork

Portræt af en midaldrende mand

Jacques d'Agar , 1694

Portræt af en midaldrende mand is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Jacques d'Agar. It dates from 1694 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Portræt af en midaldrende mand is a 1694 oil painting by Jacques d'Agar, depicting a middle-aged man in a somber, yet dignified portrait. Executed in the French classical Baroque style, the work features a stark, dark background, emphasizing the subject's solemn expression and attire.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, a balding middle-aged man with a serious, slightly frowning face, is dressed in a dark coat over a light shirt with lace trim, suggesting a position of importance. His pale complexion and stern demeanor convey a sense of gravity.

Technique & Style

D'Agar employed smooth brushstrokes and chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong light and dark contrasts, to create depth and draw focus to the subject. The overall style aligns with the French classical Baroque, marked by simplicity and directness in this piece.

History & Provenance

Created in 1694 by Jacques d'Agar, a French painter who transitioned from history painting to portraiture and served as a painter to the French king and court before emigrating in 1682 due to religious persecution, the painting is now part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.