1667
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of Prince Rupert is a 1667 oil by Peter Lely, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting shows a man in a fancy outfit, standing in front of a dark background. He's wearing a long, shiny coat with a big collar and a fancy hat. His right hand is resting on a sword at his side. The man's face is serious, and he's looking straight ahead. His clothes are very detailed, with lots of folds and creases. The background is dark and shadowy, which makes the man stand out even more. This painting is a great example of how artists used light and shadow to create depth and drama. You can learn more about this technique, called chiaroscuro, by looking up the artist Peter Lely.
Sir Peter Lely (Dutch: ; 14 September 1618 – 30 November 1680) was a painter of Dutch origin whose career was nearly all spent in England, where he became the dominant portrait painter to the court.
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