Who painted Portrait of a man or self-portrait?

Portrait of a man or self-portrait was painted by Nicolaes Maes.

Where can I see Portrait of a man or self-portrait?

Portrait of a man or self-portrait is held by National Museum of Ancient Art.

What movement is Portrait of a man or self-portrait?

Portrait of a man or self-portrait is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a man or self-portrait

Nicolaes Maes

Portrait of a man or self-portrait is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Nicolaes Maes. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of a man or self-portrait is a 1694 oil painting by Nicolaes Maes, a Dutch artist trained by Rembrandt. The work is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of significant artistic and commercial growth in the Netherlands.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, possibly Maes himself, with dark hair and formal attire, set against a dark background. His serious expression and the somber mood suggest a professional or formal context.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Maes's skill in portraiture, a genre in which he excelled, particularly after establishing himself in Amsterdam.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the National Museum of Ancient Art, having been created during Maes's later career, when he was a leading portraitist in Amsterdam.

Artist & collection

Artist

Nicolaes Maes

Nicolaes Maes (January 1634 – December 1693; buried 24 December 1693) was a Dutch painter known for his genre scenes, portraits, religious compositions and the occasional still life.