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Portrait of Mathias Lambertus Singendonck (1648-1742), by Philip van Dijk, oil, 1715

Portrait of Mathias Lambertus Singendonck (1648-1742)

Philip van Dijk

1715

oil

canvas

From the collection of Mauritshuis

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Mathias Lambertus Singendonck (1648-1742) is a 1715 oil by Philip van Dijk, a Rococo painting work, depicting Man, held at Mauritshuis.

Who painted this?
Philip van Dijk
When & what style?
1715 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Mauritshuis

About this work

The painting is a portrait of a man with long, curly white hair and a red velvet robe. He is seated in a chair, with his right hand resting on his lap and his left hand holding the robe. The background is dark, with a brown curtain behind him. The man's face is serious, with a slight furrowed brow. He is wearing a white shirt with a high collar and a blue jacket underneath the robe. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and dignified. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. Next, explore more works by Philip van Dijk.

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