1630
oil
canvas
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
Man in Armour Holding a Pike is a 1630 oil by Jan van Bijlert, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Norton Simon Museum.
The painting depicts a man in a suit of armor, grasping a pike. He wears a feathered helmet and a yellow sash around his waist. The armor is dark, and the background is a light gray color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his gaze is directed upward. The armor appears to be intricately detailed, with visible engravings and textures. The pike he holds is long and slender, with a pointed tip. This painting showcases the artist's skill in capturing the play of light on metal surfaces. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore his other works.
Jan Hermansz van Bijlert (1597 or 1598 – November 1671) was a Dutch Golden Age painter from Utrecht, one of the Utrecht Caravaggisti whose style was influenced by Caravaggio.
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