Artwork
Head of a man in profile looking up
Head of a man in profile looking up is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Anthony van Dyck. It dates from 1617 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
Head of a man in profile looking up is a 1617 oil painting by Anthony van Dyck, a Flemish Baroque artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man's head in profile, gazing upwards, with dark hair and finely detailed facial features. The focus is on the head and upper neck, with the subject's attire not visible.
Technique & Style
Van Dyck's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, with the subject emerging from shadows. Confident and expressive brushstrokes convey energy and movement.
History & Provenance
The painting was created while van Dyck was working in Peter Paul Rubens' Antwerp studio, where he was already an established painter. It is now part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Anthony van Dyck (; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck ; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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