1650
oil
copper
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Dominant colour
Presumed portrait of the silversmith Theodoor I Rogiers is a 1650 oil by Pieter Thijs, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
This portrait depicts a man with curly hair and a mustache, wearing a dark jacket over a white collar. He sits with his hands resting on the arms of a chair, holding an object that may be a tool of his trade. The background is dark, with some indistinct objects visible behind him. The man's face is rendered in detail, with a serious expression. His clothing and the chair he sits in are also depicted with care, suggesting that the artist was interested in capturing the textures and folds of the fabric. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. Next, explore the works of artist Pieter Thijs.
Pieter Thijs, Peter Thijs or Pieter Thys (1624 in Antwerp – 1677 in Antwerp) was a Flemish painter of portraits as well as religious and history paintings.
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