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Young Man with Red Beret, by Jan Lievens, oil, 1629

Young Man with Red Beret

Jan Lievens

1629

oil

panel

From the collection of Norton Simon Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Young Man with Red Beret is a 1629 oil by Jan Lievens, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Norton Simon Museum.

Who painted this?
Jan Lievens
When & what style?
1629 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Norton Simon Museum

About this work

This painting shows a young man with a red beret, wearing a brown jacket with a white lace collar. He has dark hair and a serious expression, looking to the left. The background is a muted brown color. The young man's clothing and the style of the painting suggest that it is from the 17th century. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The artist of this painting is Jan Lievens.

About the artist

Portrait of Jan Lievens
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.

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