1674
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Gentleman with Helmet is a 1674 oil by Jan de Baen, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This portrait shows a man with long, dark hair, dressed in a white shirt and a red cloak over his shoulders. He wears a suit of armor and holds a helmet in his left hand. The man's face is serious, and his gaze is directed at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting is noteworthy. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Jan de Baen (20 February 1633 – 1702) was a Dutch portrait painter who lived during the Dutch Golden Age.
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