Who painted Portrait of a Young Man?

Portrait of a Young Man was painted by Francis Bindon in 1720.

Where can I see Portrait of a Young Man?

Portrait of a Young Man is held by National Gallery of Ireland.

What movement is Portrait of a Young Man?

Portrait of a Young Man is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of a Young Man

Francis Bindon , 1720

Portrait of a Young Man is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Francis Bindon. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of a Young Man is an oil painting created by Francis Bindon around 1720. It is a representative example of Bindon's work as a portrait painter and is now part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a young man with curly brown hair, dressed in a green jacket and white shirt with a high collar, set against a dark background that accentuates his features.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits strong contrasts between light and dark to convey depth and volume, characteristic of the Rococo style's emphasis on elegance and refined detail.

History & Provenance

Francis Bindon, an Irish architect and painter active in 18th-century Dublin, produced this work as part of his oeuvre, which significantly contributes to Ireland's artistic heritage.

Artist & collection

Artist

Francis Bindon

Francis Bindon (c. 1690 – 1765) was a popular architect and painter in 18th century Ireland. Bindon was highly regarded by his contemporaries and was commissioned to design buildings and paint portraits for some of…