Who painted Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man was painted by Jan Maurits Quinkhard in 1744.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man

Jan Maurits Quinkhard , 1744

Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jan Maurits Quinkhard. It dates from 1744 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Jan Maurits Quinkhard, a Dutch painter active in the mid‑18th century, executed this portrait in 1744 on a copper support. The work belongs to the Rococo era and is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents an elderly gentleman dressed in a black coat and white wig, holding a walking stick in one hand and a white handkerchief in the other. His slight, conversational gesture suggests a moment of speech or address, emphasizing his social standing and personal demeanor.

Technique & Style

Quinkhard employed the smooth, luminous surface of copper to achieve fine detail, especially in the rendering of fabric folds and facial features. A dark, almost uniform background, punctuated by a hint of red drapery, isolates the figure and heightens the contrast between light and shadow, a subtle use of chiaroscuro.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, the portrait has remained in the Netherlands, eventually entering the Rijksmuseum’s holdings, where it is displayed as an example of Dutch Rococo portraiture.