Artwork
Portrait of a man
Portrait of a man is an oil painting by Philippe de Champaigne. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the National Art Museum of Azerbaijan.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created around 1648, is a portrait of an unidentified man attributed to Philippe de Champaigne, a prominent French painter of the Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with long dark hair, wearing formal attire consisting of a dark jacket and white collared shirt, with his right hand resting on a wooden surface, suggesting a professional or formal context.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of oil paint achieves a rich, textured appearance, characteristic of his work as a leading portrait painter in 17th-century France.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the National Art Museum of Azerbaijan's collection, having been created by a Brabant-born artist who was a founding member of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philippe de Champaigne (French pronunciation: ; 26 May 1602 – 12 August 1674) was a Brabant-born French Baroque era painter, a major exponent of French Baroque painting.
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