Who painted Bildnis eines jungen Mannes (zugeschrieben)?

Bildnis eines jungen Mannes (zugeschrieben) was painted by Jan Lievens in 1640.

Where can I see Bildnis eines jungen Mannes (zugeschrieben)?

Bildnis eines jungen Mannes (zugeschrieben) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Bildnis eines jungen Mannes (zugeschrieben)?

Bildnis eines jungen Mannes (zugeschrieben) is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Bildnis eines jungen Mannes (zugeschrieben)

Jan Lievens , 1640

Bildnis eines jungen Mannes (zugeschrieben) is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Lievens. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1640, this portrait is attributed to Jan Lievens, a Dutch painter active during the Golden Age. The work presents a young man in a dark coat with a white collar, his face illuminated against a shadowed backdrop. The painting is part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is depicted with tightly curled hair and a composed expression, holding a small, unidentified object in his right hand while his left arm rests on a dark surface. The calm demeanor and restrained pose suggest a formal, perhaps commemorative purpose, typical of early‑seventeenth‑century portraiture.

Technique & Style

Lievens employs a pronounced chiaroscuro effect, using stark contrasts of light and dark to model the facial features and give the figure a three‑dimensional presence. The soft gradations on the cheeks and forehead demonstrate a careful handling of light, while the dark background recedes, focusing attention on the sitter.

History & Provenance

Born in Leiden, Lievens studied under Pieter Lastman in Amsterdam and spent five years sharing a studio with Rembrandt, influences that are evident in his handling of light. The painting entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains catalogued as an attributed work by Lievens.

Portrait of a Young Man, Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck

Artist & collection

Artist

Jan Lievens

Jan Lievens (24 October 1607 – 4 June 1674) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who was associated with his close contemporary Rembrandt, a year older, in the early parts of their careers.