Portrait of Cornelis Matelieff the Younger, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1602
1708
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1708
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
This painting shows a man with a serious expression, a dark beard, and a white ruff collar. He’s wearing a black outfit with a fur trim on one arm. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on his face. The fur trim on his sleeve looks rich and textured, hinting he might be someone important. His direct gaze makes the portrait feel personal. If you like how light and shadow shape his face, look up chiaroscuro.
