Portrait of Willem van Lokhorst (1514-64)
1554
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1554
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
This is a man in a black coat and beret, standing against a dark background. His hands are folded, and his face looks calm but serious. The painting is from 1554, but no one knows who painted it. That’s unusual—most portraits from this time were signed or at least had a known artist. The way the light softly touches his face and hands makes him feel real, not stiff like some older portraits. If you like this quiet, realistic style, check out the Rijksmuseum for more paintings like it.
