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Portrait of Paul Josef de Cock, by Joseph-Benoît Suvée, oil, 1790

Portrait of Paul Josef de Cock

Joseph-Benoît Suvée

1790

oil

canvas

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Paul Josef de Cock is a 1790 oil by Joseph-Benoît Suvée, a Rococo painting work, held at Groeningemuseum.

Who painted this?
Joseph-Benoît Suvée
When & what style?
1790 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Groeningemuseum

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with white hair, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt. The background is dark, and the frame is gold with an ornate design at the top. The man's face is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, textured look. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Joseph-Benoît Suvée
Artist

Joseph-Benoît Suvée

Joseph-Benoît Suvée (3 January 1743 – 9 February 1807) was a Flemish painter strongly influenced by French neo-classicism.

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