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Nicolas Bodding van Laer, by Jonas Suyderhoff, ink, 1639

Nicolas Bodding van Laer

Jonas Suyderhoff

1639

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Nicolas Bodding van Laer is a 1639 ink by Jonas Suyderhoff, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jonas Suyderhoff
When & what style?
1639 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait features a man with a long, curly beard and mustache, wearing a dark jacket with a high collar. He is holding a pen in his right hand and appears to be writing on a piece of paper. The background of the image is a subtle gradient of light and dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic style of this portrait, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

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