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Portrait of a Young Man in a Fancy Dress
Portrait of a Young Man in a Fancy Dress is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jacob Adriaensz Backer. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
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Overview
The Portrait of a Young Man in a Fancy Dress is a 1634 oil painting by Jacob Adriaensz Backer, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for his portraits and other subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young man in elaborate attire, including a black shirt with a white ruffled collar, a brown cloak, and a black hat with a feather, holding a black glove.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of oil paint and attention to detail, particularly in the subject's face, creates a vivid portrait that stands out against the dark background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1634, the painting is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.
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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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