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Portret van Henricus Josephus van Susteren, bisschop van Brugge

Matthias de Visch

1740

oil

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portret van Henricus Josephus van Susteren, bisschop van Brugge 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 painting depicts a man with long, curly white hair and a serious expression. He is dressed in a white fur-trimmed coat with black spots, adorned with a red ribbon and a large gold cross around his neck. In his right hand, he holds a black book. The man's attire and accessories suggest a sense of wealth and status. The painting's style and composition are reminiscent of 18th-century European portraiture. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the paintings of Matthias de Visch.