Artwork
Portrait of a young man
Portrait of a young man is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jacob Gerritsz Cuyp. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
This 1634 oil painting, 'Portrait of a young man,' is the work of Jacob Gerritsz Cuyp, a Dutch Golden Age artist from Dordrecht.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a young man with a serious expression, dressed in formal attire including a black hat, dark coat with lace, and white gloves. He gazes directly at the viewer, his right hand resting on his left arm.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the painting showcases Cuyp's attention to detail in the subject's clothing and facial features. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing focus to the subject against a plain colored background.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. Cuyp, active in Dordrecht until his death in 1652, was part of a family of artists, being the son of Gerrit Gerritsz and father of Aelbert Cuyp.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob Gerritszoon Cuyp or Cuijp (1594–1652) was a portrait and landscape painter, best known for his portraits.
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