Artwork
Adriaen van Ostade
Adriaen van Ostade is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacob Gole. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
It features a man with shoulder-length curly hair, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a dark jacket over a lace collar.
This portrait is a mezzotint in red on laid paper, created around 1700. It features a man with shoulder-length curly hair, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a dark jacket over a lace collar. The subject is shown in an oval frame, with text along the edge of the frame.
The man's gaze is directed slightly to the right, and his facial expression is neutral. The background of the portrait is a solid color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The use of red ink gives the portrait a warm, rich tone.
The portrait is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. If you're interested in learning more about the Baroque movement, which this portrait is a part of, you could explore the works of other artists from this time period.
Overview
A mezzotint portrait created around 1700 by Jacob Gole, depicting Adriaen van Ostade.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Adriaen van Ostade in an oval frame, with a neutral expression and gaze directed to the right. He is dressed in a wide-brimmed hat and dark jacket over a lace collar, conveying a sense of formal attire.
Technique & Style
The mezzotint is executed in red on laid paper, giving the portrait a warm tone. The solid-colored background focuses attention on the subject, while the text along the frame's edge provides additional context.
History & Provenance
The portrait is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Artist & collection
