Artwork
Portrait of a man
Portrait of a man is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jacob Adriaensz Backer. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1635, is the work of Jacob Adriaensz Backer, a Dutch painter active during the 17th century.
Technique & Style
Backer's style was shaped by the influences of Wybrand de Geest, Rubens, and Abraham Bloemaert, reflecting the artistic currents of his time.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a portrait, a genre in which Backer was particularly skilled, capturing the likeness of an unidentified man.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection, a testament to its enduring significance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob Adriaensz Backer (1608 – 27 August 1651) was a Dutch Golden Age painter. He produced about 140 paintings in twenty years, including portraits, religious subjects, and mythological paintings. In his style, he was…
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