Portrait of Gillis de Clarges
1643
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1643
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
This painting shows a man, Gillis de Clarges, in a formal pose. The painting is interesting because it's based on an earlier work by M. Mierevelt from 1641. It also has a Latin verse by G. Suerendonck written under the image, which adds a layer of meaning to the portrait. You can learn more about similar artworks by looking into the technique of sfumato.
