Portrait of the Frankfurt banker Johann Georg Leerse
1749
oil
From the collection of Städel Museum
1749
oil
From the collection of Städel Museum
This painting depicts a man with long, curly white hair, wearing an ornate brown jacket with gold accents and a white shirt. He is shown from the waist up, facing the viewer with a neutral expression. The man's attire suggests he is a person of wealth and importance, and the level of detail in the painting indicates a high level of skill on the part of the artist. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, look up Jean-Marc Nattier.
