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Portrait of Bishop Van Susteren

Matthias de Visch

1740

oil

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Bishop Van Susteren is a 1740 oil by Matthias de Visch, a Rococo painting work, held at Groeningemuseum.

Who painted this?: Matthias de Visch
When & what style?: 1740 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Groeningemuseum

About this work

This portrait shows a man dressed in formal attire, with a white shirt and a red robe. He has a stern expression on his face and is holding a book in his right hand. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The man's clothing and the style of the painting suggest that it is from the 18th century. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed image of the subject. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to look up the artist, Matthias de Visch.