1636
oil
panel
From the collection of Mauritshuis
Portrait of a Man, probably Hans van Hogendorp is a 1636 oil by Thomas de Keyser, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Man, held at Mauritshuis.
This portrait features a man with a pointed beard and mustache, wearing a black hat and coat adorned with a white ruff. He holds a quill pen in his right hand, with his left arm resting on a surface outside the frame. The background is a muted brown color. In the upper-left corner, a coat of arms is visible, adding a touch of elegance to the overall composition. The subject's attire and the coat of arms suggest a sense of refinement and sophistication. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and hands. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the subject's character and story. To learn more, explore the work of artist Thomas de Keyser.
Thomas de Keyser (c. 1596 – 1667) was a Dutch portrait painter and a dealer in Belgium bluestone and stone mason. He was the most in-demand portrait painter in the Netherlands until the 1630s, when Rembrandt eclipsed…
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