Portrait of André Rivet
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
This painting shows a man, André Rivet, sitting in a room. He's wearing old-fashioned clothes and looks serious. The painting is interesting because it was made after another artist's work, which is a common practice, but not many details are known about this specific piece. It's also notable that the original artist, P. Dubordieu, is not very well-known, and this painting is one of the few examples of their work. The style and details of the painting give us a glimpse into the past. You can learn more about similar portraits by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
