Where can I see Portrait of a man?

Portrait of a man is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of a man?

Portrait of a man is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Portrait of a man

Portrait of a man is an oil painting. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The work is an oil painting that portrays a bearded gentleman dressed in a dark coat.

About this work

Technique & Style

As an anonymous work, it is classified within the portrait genre, relying on the medium of oil on panel to define its formal presentation.

Created in 1615, this portrait is executed in oil paint applied to a wooden panel support. The work originates from the Northern Low Countries and depicts a male subject. Measuring 107.1 cm in height and 74.5 cm in width, the painting is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

As an anonymous work, it is classified within the portrait genre, relying on the medium of oil on panel to define its formal presentation.

History & Provenance

The work entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam as SK-A-738, where it is catalogued as an anonymous painting. The museum records list its creation in 1615 and identify the medium as oil on panel, with dimensions of 107.1 cm in height and 74.5 cm in width. The painting is attributed to an artist associated with the Northern Low Countries, and it depicts a man in a portrait format.

The Portrait of a Man is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The work is cataloged under the inventory number SK-A-738. Created in 1615, this oil painting on panel depicts a man and originates from the Northern Low Countries. The museum records list the dimensions as 107.1 cm in height and 74.5 cm in width.

Overview

The work is an oil painting that portrays a bearded gentleman dressed in a dark coat. He holds a gold‑finished sword with an elaborate hilt, while a white ruff frames his neck. The figure is set against a deep black background, and the lighting accentuates the smoothness of his face and the subtle sheen of his attire.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter’s white beard, ornate sword and luminous accessories convey an image of authority and affluence. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the dark backdrop and the gleaming elements, reinforcing a sense of power associated with the figure.

Artist & collection

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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