Philip the Good of Burgundy
1644
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Pieter Soutman
Pieter Soutman (1593–1657) was a Dutch artist, born in Haarlem.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Philip the Good of Burgundy is a 1644 by Pieter Soutman, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in fancy clothes. He wears a dark robe with a fur collar and a heavy gold chain around his neck. Above his head is a crown of leaves and flowers, and two lions sit below him, each holding a shield with a coat of arms. The background is dark, making his face stand out. The shield has Latin words describing his titles. The artist used shadows and light to make the details pop, especially on his face and the jewels. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this effect works in other art.
Pieter Soutman (1593–1657) was a Dutch artist, born in Haarlem.
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