Portrait of the painter Anthony van Dyck

Richter employs soft modeling through delicate shadows that give the face a subtle three‑dimensional quality. The brushwork is refined, especially on the skin tones and the sheen of the dark jacket, creating a smooth surface that contrasts with the flat, unadorned oval background.

Created in the early eighteenth century, the portrait entered the Rijksmuseum’s holdings, where it remains on display. Its medium of cardboard reflects a less common support for portraiture of the period, indicating either a study or a work intended for a more modest setting.