1570
oil
panel
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
Dominant colour
Portrait of Jan Wyts is a 1570 oil by Pieter Pourbus, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Man, held at Groeningemuseum.
This portrait shows a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a black shirt with a white ruffled collar and cuffs. He is holding a black object in his right hand, possibly a sword or cane. The man is depicted in a formal pose, with his body turned slightly to the right and his head facing forward. The background of the painting is a muted greenish-brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and volume to the portrait. You can learn more about this technique by exploring the works of Pieter Pourbus.
Pieter Jansz. Pourbus (c. 1523–1584) was a Flemish Renaissance painter, draftsman, engineer and cartographer who was active in Bruges during the 16th century. He is known primarily for his religious and portrait paintings.
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