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Portrait of Charles de Lorraine, fourth Duke of Guise in armour, by Justus Sustermans, oil, 1632

Portrait of Charles de Lorraine, fourth Duke of Guise in armour

Justus Sustermans

1632

oil

canvas

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Charles de Lorraine, fourth Duke of Guise in armour is a 1632 oil by Justus Sustermans, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?
Justus Sustermans
When & what style?
1632 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Uffizi Gallery

About this work

The painting shows a man in armor, with a white lace collar and a white sash across his chest. He has curly brown hair and a mustache. The background is dark. The man's armor is intricately detailed, with gold accents and a high collar. His face is serious, with a slight smile. The overall effect is one of dignity and strength. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Justus Sustermans.

About the artist

Portrait of Justus Sustermans
Artist

Justus Sustermans

Justus Sustermans, Joost Sustermans or Suttermans, his given name Italianised to Giusto (28 September 1597 – 23 April 1681), was a Flemish painter and draughtsman who is mainly known for his portraits.

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