Who painted Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man was painted by Gerard ter Borch in 1660.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man

Gerard ter Borch , 1660

Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gerard ter Borch. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Gerard ter Borch's 'Portrait of a Man' is a 1660 oil painting characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age. It is part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a man in a dark room, wearing a black coat and hat, holding a glove and resting his other hand on his hip. His gaze is directed outside the frame, suggesting engagement with something beyond the scene.

Technique & Style

Ter Borch's use of chiaroscuro creates depth, highlighting the subject's face and hands against a dark background. Detailed rendering of clothing and a subtle facial expression demonstrate the artist's skill.

Legacy

Ter Borch's portraits, known for their psychological depth, influenced contemporaries like Johannes Vermeer, indicating his significant contribution to the development of Dutch Golden Age portraiture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Gerard ter Borch

Gerard ter Borch (Dutch: ; December 1617 – 8 December 1681), also known as Gerard Terburg (Dutch: ), was a Dutch Golden Age painter mainly of genre subjects.