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Portrait of a young Man

Paulus Hennekyn

1655

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a young Man is a 1655 oil by Paulus Hennekyn, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Paulus Hennekyn
When & what style?: 1655 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a young man with long, dark hair and a black coat. He is wearing a white shirt with a large collar and cuffs. His right hand is raised to his chest, where he is holding a small, white object. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, with a subtle gradient that adds depth to the image. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.