Portrait of mr De La Fond, newspaper writer

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From the collection of Leiden University Libraries

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Portrait of mr De La Fond, newspaper writer is an unspecified by Lombart. P, a Rococo painting work, held at Leiden University Libraries.

Who painted this?: Lombart. P
When & what style?: Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Leiden University Libraries

About this work

The painting shows a man holding a newspaper. He's dressed nicely and looks serious. The newspaper he's holding is from a specific date, Monday, December 5, 1667, which is an interesting detail about this portrait. This date on the newspaper suggests the artist wanted to show the subject was up-to-date with current events. The Latin verse under the image adds another layer of meaning to the painting. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.

About the artist

Artist

Lombart. P

This unsigned 18th-century portrait shows the journalist Mr. De La Fond seated, holding a newspaper in one hand and a quill in the other. The sitter’s direct gaze and the clear light on his face belong to the…

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