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Erik I, 1470-1549, hertig av Braunscweig-Calenberg

Unknown

1667

oil

canvas

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Flemish Baroque painting Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Erik I, 1470-1549, hertig av Braunscweig-Calenberg is a 1667 oil by Unknown, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1667 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?: Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark, ornate outfit. He wears a black coat with gold embroidery, a white shirt, and a gold necklace. The background is dark, and there are some words written in the top-left corner. The man's clothing and accessories suggest that he was a person of importance. The painting is done in oil paint, which was a common medium for portraits during this time period. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.