Portrait of Anthony de Wale (1573-1639). Professor of Theology at the University in Leiden
1636
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
This painting shows a man in a dark coat with a high white collar and a black cap. His beard is full, and he holds a small wooden box in his right hand. The background is plain and dark, keeping focus on his face and hands. The box he holds looks like a book or a small chest, maybe something important to him. His expression is serious, almost thoughtful. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next—it’s the technique used for the strong light and shadow here.
