Who painted Portrait of a Young Man with Gloves?

Portrait of a Young Man with Gloves was painted by Isaack Luttichuys in 1661.

Where can I see Portrait of a Young Man with Gloves?

Portrait of a Young Man with Gloves is held by Nationalmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of a Young Man with Gloves?

Portrait of a Young Man with Gloves is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a Young Man with Gloves

Isaack Luttichuys , 1661

Portrait of a Young Man with Gloves is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Isaack Luttichuys. It dates from 1661 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Isaack Luttichuys painted this oil portrait in 1661, depicting a young man positioned against a muted gray backdrop. The work is part of the collection at Sweden’s Nationalmuseum, where it is displayed among other 17th‑century Dutch paintings.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented with a calm gaze, his face turned directly toward the viewer. He wears a dark coat trimmed with white cuffs and a crisp white collar, and holds a pair of brown gloves in his right hand, suggesting a modest yet refined self‑presentation.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on canvas, the painting demonstrates Luttichuys’s careful handling of light and texture. The artist renders the subject’s curly brown hair and the fabric of the coat with subtle brushwork, while the plain wall behind him emphasizes the figure’s presence.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid‑1660s, the portrait entered the Nationalmuseum’s holdings during the 20th century, though earlier ownership records are limited. Its inclusion in the museum’s Dutch collection highlights the artist’s role within the broader Dutch portrait tradition.