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Gellius de Bouma, by Cornelis Visscher, ink, 1646

Gellius de Bouma

Cornelis Visscher

1646

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Gellius de Bouma is a 1646 ink by Cornelis Visscher, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Cornelis Visscher
When & what style?
1646 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man with a long white beard and a ruffled collar, sitting in a chair. He is wearing a dark robe with a decorative button on the front. His right hand is resting on his lap, and his left hand is holding a piece of fabric. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's face and clothing. The overall effect is one of dignity and seriousness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portrait, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

About the artist

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