Portrait of Johan Wolfert van Brederode (1599-1655)
1647
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
This painting depicts a man riding a white horse, both facing left. The man is dressed in ornate attire, including a gold jacket, brown vest, and feathered hat. He grasps the reins of the horse with his left hand. The horse is adorned with a bridle and saddle, featuring intricate gold designs. The background of the painting is a dark, cloudy sky, with a faint outline of trees and buildings visible in the distance. The level of detail in the painting suggests a high level of skill on the part of the artist. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
