Artwork
Portrait of a Gentleman
Portrait of a Gentleman is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of a Gentleman is an oil painting depicting a man in a dark, patterned jacket and white collar.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a serious-looking man with a light mustache and curly hair, with his right hand resting on a red object, possibly a piece of furniture or cloth.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using soft light to create a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face, particularly on his forehead and cheekbones, by manipulating shadows and light to convey depth.
Artist & collection
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