Judge Samuel Sewall
1729
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1729
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This portrait depicts a man with long white hair and a black hat, wearing a black coat with a white collar and a white scarf. He is shown from the chest up, facing forward with a neutral expression. The background of the painting is a dark brown color, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The overall mood of the painting is somber and serious. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up John Smibert.
