Artwork
Portret van Edmund-Godefried van Bocholtz
Portret van Edmund-Godefried van Bocholtz is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Walther Damery. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
The Portret van Edmund-Godefried van Bocholtz is a 17th-century oil painting held at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Edmund-Godefried van Bocholtz, a man attired in a black leather suit with a white collar and a cross, suggesting nobility or high rank. A coat of arms in the corner reinforces this interpretation.
Technique & Style
The artist, Walther Damery, employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, characteristic of Baroque portraiture. Strong contrasts between light and dark accentuate the subject's features.
History & Provenance
Created in 1664 by Walther Damery, the painting is now part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium collection.
Artist & collection
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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