Who painted Bildnis eines Mannes?

Bildnis eines Mannes was painted by Bartholomeaus Sarburgh in 1620.

Where can I see Bildnis eines Mannes?

Bildnis eines Mannes is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Bildnis eines Mannes?

Bildnis eines Mannes is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Bildnis eines Mannes

Bartholomeaus Sarburgh , 1620

Bildnis eines Mannes is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Bartholomeaus Sarburgh. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Bartholomeaus Sarburgh’s portrait, dated 1620, presents an elderly gentleman rendered in oil on canvas. The work is part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, where it is displayed among other early‑seventeenth‑century German paintings.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is an older man distinguished by a long white beard, a mustache, and a black feathered hat. He wears a dark, fur‑trimmed robe over a white collar, a heavy gold chain, and displays a ring set with a large stone, suggesting status and possibly a civic or mercantile role.

Technique & Style

Sarburgh employs a pronounced chiaroscuro, contrasting illuminated facial planes and the sheen of the gold chain with deep shadows in the robe’s folds. The handling of fur and fabric conveys texture through subtle gradations of light, while the crisp rendering of the jewelry highlights material weight.

History & Provenance

Created in 1620, the portrait entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings during the museum’s early acquisitions of German Baroque works. Documentation traces its presence in the collection to the 19th century, though earlier ownership records remain scarce.