Portrait of Johannes Wttenbogaert (Jan Uytenbogaert), Remonstrant Minister in The Hague, Pastor of the Wallon Church
1632
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
This painting shows a man with a long white ruffled collar and a black hat. He is wearing a black jacket with buttons down the front. The background is dark, and the man's face is the main focus of the image. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The artist has used a lot of detail in the painting, especially in the folds of the man's clothing and the texture of his hair. This painting is an example of the Baroque style, which was popular in Europe during the 17th century. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to look up the artist Rembrandt, who was a master of Baroque painting.
