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Portrait of a Man

John Hoskins

1625

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Early Baroque Italian Baroque Portrait

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Portrait of a Man is a 1625 unspecified by John Hoskins, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: John Hoskins
When & what style?: 1625 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This portrait is a small, oval painting of a man with long, wavy brown hair. He wears a black shirt with a white lace collar and looks directly at the viewer. The background is a solid blue color. The man's expression is neutral, and his gaze is steady. His hair is styled in loose waves, and his collar is intricately detailed. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up John Hoskins.