Who painted Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man was painted by Felipe Gomez de Valencia in 1664.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man

Felipe Gomez de Valencia , 1664

Portrait of a Man is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Felipe Gomez de Valencia. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of a Man is a pen-and-brown-ink drawing on laid paper executed in 1664 by the Spanish artist Felipe Gómez de Valencia. The work presents a single male sitter rendered in a restrained, monochrome palette, characteristic of the period’s draughtsmanship.

Technique & Style

The artist employed fine pen lines combined with broader brown ink washes to model the figure’s features and clothing. Laid paper, with its visible ribbed texture, contributes subtle tonal variation, while the limited palette emphasizes contour and light without reliance on color.

Context

Created in the mid‑seventeenth century, the drawing reflects the Spanish Baroque’s interest in realistic portraiture and the use of drawing as a preparatory or standalone medium. Felipe Gómez de Valencia, active in Valencia, produced works that often served both documentary and artistic purposes.