Who painted Portrait of a Man, 1664?

Portrait of a Man, 1664 was painted by Bartholomeus van der Helst in 1664.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man, 1664?

Portrait of a Man, 1664 is held by Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

What movement is Portrait of a Man, 1664?

Portrait of a Man, 1664 is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man, 1664

Bartholomeus van der Helst , 1664

Portrait of a Man, 1664 is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Bartholomeus van der Helst. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

About this work

Overview

This 1664 oil painting, Portrait of a Man, is the work of Bartholomeus van der Helst, a prominent Dutch portrait painter. It is now part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a seated man in a dark coat and white shirt, holding an object in his left hand. His calm face and subtle smile convey a sense of serenity.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using soft shadows to create a three-dimensional effect, making the subject's face stand out against his dark attire. The deep red curtain behind him is rendered with a smooth, flat appearance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bartholomeus van der Helst

Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613 – buried 16 December 1670) was a Dutch painter. Considered to be one of the leading portrait painters of the Dutch Golden Age, his elegant portraits gained him the patronage of…

Museum

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

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