Who painted Portrait of a young man?

Portrait of a young man was painted by Daniel Schultz in 1659.

Where can I see Portrait of a young man?

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

Artwork

Portrait of a young man

Portrait of a young man is an oil painting by Daniel Schultz. It dates from 1659 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1659 by Daniel Schultz, a painter active in the Polish‑Lithuanian Commonwealth during the Baroque period, this oil on canvas depicts a young man in a dark tunic against a deep, shadowed backdrop. The work is part of the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented with long, wavy hair and a neutral expression, his gaze meeting the viewer directly. The composition emphasizes the face, suggesting an intent to convey the individual's status or character without overt symbolism.

Technique & Style

Schultz employs chiaroscuro, contrasting illuminated areas of the face and clothing with a tenebrous background to model form and create spatial depth. The handling of oil paint renders fine detail in the features while maintaining a smooth tonal transition typical of Baroque portraiture.

History & Provenance

The painting has remained in Poland since its creation, eventually entering the holdings of the National Museum in Warsaw, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s Baroque portrait collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Daniel Schultz

Jerzy (Georg) Daniel Schultz known also as Daniel Schultz the Younger (c. 1615 – 1683) was a prominent painter of the Baroque era, born and active in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. He painted many Polish and…