Who painted Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man was painted by Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy in 1635.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man

Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy , 1635

Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy, a Dutch painter of Flemish descent active during the Golden Age, executed this oil portrait in 1635. The work presents a single male sitter, rendered in a realistic manner, and is currently part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.

Subject & Meaning

The figure wears a black robe trimmed with a white ruffled collar, his right arm bent and his head turned slightly to the left. His hair is neatly arranged, his expression neutral, and his forward gaze suggests a composed, perhaps professional, demeanor, typical of upper‑class portraiture of the period.

Technique & Style

Pickenoy employs chiaroscuro to model the sitter’s features, using contrasts of light and shadow to create depth. The oil medium is built up with glazing layers that give the fabric and skin a subtle richness, while the brushwork remains precise, especially in the rendering of the collar and facial details.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the Statens Museum for Kunst’s holdings, where it remains on display. Pickenoy’s career likely began under the guidance of Cornelis van der Voort, and he later taught Bartholomeus van der Helst, situating this portrait within a lineage of Dutch portrait specialists.

Artist & collection

Artist

Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy

Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy (10 January 1588 – 1653/1656) was a Dutch painter of Flemish origin. Pickenoy was possibly a pupil of Cornelis van der Voort and presumably Bartholomeus van der Helst was his own pupil.