Portrait of John van Cortlandt
1731
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1731
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of John van Cortlandt is a 1731 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
The painting depicts a young boy standing beside a deer, with a serene landscape in the background. The boy is dressed in a long coat with buttons down the front and a white shirt underneath, while the deer stands calmly beside him. In the background, a tree and a cloudy sky are visible, adding depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and harmony between the boy and the natural world. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
