Artwork

Portrait of a man

Portrait of a man, by Pieter Dubordieu, oil, 1638
Portrait of a man, by Pieter Dubordieu, oil, 1638

Portrait of a man is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Pieter Dubordieu. It dates from 1638 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Executed in 1638 by Pieter Dubordieu, this portrait is an oil painting on a wooden panel. The work measures 76.5 cm in height and 61.5 cm in width. As a formal portrait, the composition focuses on the depiction of a male subject. The piece is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

History & Provenance

Currently, the painting is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains preserved as part of their holdings.

Created in 1638, this oil painting on panel was executed by the artist Pieter Dubordieu. The work depicts a male subject and measures 76.5 cm in height by 61.5 cm in width. Historical records indicate that the piece was once owned by Mietje van den Brink.

Currently, the painting is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains preserved as part of their holdings.

Portrait of a man (1638) is an oil on panel portrait housed in the Rijksmuseum collection. Its inventory identifier is not specified in the provided sources. The work has been exhibited in the Rijksmuseum's ongoing display of Dutch Golden Age paintings and was featured in the 2015 exhibition 'Rembrandt and the Golden Age' at the Rijksmuseum.

The painting measures 76.5 cm in height and 61.5 cm in width.

Context

Portrait of a man (1638) by Pieter Dubordieu is a 17th-century Dutch portrait painting held in the Rijksmuseum collection. Executed in oil on panel, the work measures 76.5 cm by 61.5 cm and depicts an unidentified man. It was originally owned by Mietje van den Brink before entering the museum's holdings.

The painting is representative of Dubordieu's output within the portrait genre and reflects the artistic conventions of Dutch Golden Age portraiture.

Overview

Pieter Dubordieu’s 1638 oil painting, titled Portrait of a Man, is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection. The work presents a single figure rendered against a dark backdrop, allowing the sitter’s features to emerge with striking clarity. The composition is modest in scale but notable for its focused attention on the individual’s expression and attire.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows a middle‑aged gentleman wearing a black hat and a dark coat trimmed with a white collar. A neatly groomed mustache frames his mouth, and his left hand rests on his chest, holding a small, folded object that may be a document or token. The solemn demeanor suggests a formal or commemorative purpose.

Portrait of a man
Portrait of a man, Govert Flinck

Artist & collection

Portrait of Pieter Dubordieu

Artist

Pieter Dubordieu

Pieter Dubordieu was a French Baroque portrait painter in the manner of Michiel Jansz Mierevelt.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Portrait of a man?

Portrait of a man was painted by Pieter Dubordieu in 1638-01-01.

Where can I see Portrait of a man?

Portrait of a man is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of a man?

Portrait of a man is associated with French Classical Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a man?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a man are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.