Who painted Portrait of a Man, ca. 1620-1621?

Portrait of a Man, ca. 1620-1621 was painted by Anthony van Dyck in 1621.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man, ca. 1620-1621?

Portrait of a Man, ca. 1620-1621 is held by Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

What movement is Portrait of a Man, ca. 1620-1621?

Portrait of a Man, ca. 1620-1621 is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man, ca. 1620-1621

Anthony van Dyck , 1621

Portrait of a Man, ca. 1620-1621 is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Anthony van Dyck. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created around 1620-1621, is the work of Flemish Baroque artist Anthony van Dyck. It is a portrait of a man, currently held in the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man standing before a stone column and landscape, wearing a dark robe with a white collar. His face is turned to the left, with his right hand resting on a chair, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases van Dyck's mastery of chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and dark to create depth and volume. The intricate folds of the subject's clothing and the subtlety of his expression demonstrate the artist's attention to detail.

Artist & collection

Artist

Anthony van Dyck

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.