Who painted Portrait of a man in a turban?

Portrait of a man in a turban was painted by Arent de Gelder in 1639.

Where can I see Portrait of a man in a turban?

Portrait of a man in a turban is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Portrait of a man in a turban?

Portrait of a man in a turban is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a man in a turban

Arent de Gelder , 1639

Portrait of a man in a turban is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Arent de Gelder. It dates from 1639 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Arent de Gelder's 'Portrait of a man in a turban' is a 17th-century oil painting held in the National Museum in Warsaw. Created in 1639, it exemplifies the artist's continuation of Rembrandt's late style.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man in profile, wearing a tall, dark turban adorned with a jewel and a red collar with a beaded chain. His serious expression is accentuated by a dark background.

Technique & Style

De Gelder employed chiaroscuro, using contrasting light and shadow to create depth and emphasize the subject's face and jewelry. This technique draws attention to the man's expression and highlights the artist's skill in manipulating light.

History & Provenance

As a Dutch painter active during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, de Gelder's work reflects the artistic achievements of the Dutch Golden Age. The painting is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Arent de Gelder

Aert de Gelder (Dutch: ; October 26, 1645 – August 27, 1727) was a Dutch painter, the only Dutch artist to paint in the tradition of Rembrandt's late style into the 18th century.