Who painted Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man was painted by Pieter Nason in 1648.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man

Pieter Nason , 1648

Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter Nason. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1648 by Dutch artist Pieter Nason, this oil portrait depicts a seated gentleman in a dark coat with a white collar, his hand placed on his chest. The figure’s serious expression and shoulder‑length curls are set against a softly rendered, indistinct landscape featuring boats and distant buildings under a hazy sky.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, presented in formal attire, appears poised and contemplative, his posture and gaze suggesting a dignified self‑presentation typical of 17th‑century Dutch portraiture. The muted background serves to isolate the individual, emphasizing personal identity over narrative.

Technique & Style

Nason employs a gentle chiaroscuro, using subtle illumination to model the face and accentuate the crisp white collar and the hand’s texture. The background is rendered with loose, atmospheric brushwork, creating a dream‑like depth that recedes behind the figure.

History & Provenance

A member of The Hague’s Guild of Painters and a founder of the Pictura Society in 1656, Nason’s work entered the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw, where it remains on display as an example of Dutch Golden Age portraiture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pieter Nason

Pieter Nason (bapt. 16 February 1612, Amsterdam - 1688/90, The Hague) was a Dutch painter. He became a member of the Guild of Painters of The Hague in 1639, and in 1656 was one of the forty seven members who established…