Mid-17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman

Mid-17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A GentlemanThis mid 17th century Flemish oil painting depicts a gentleman wearing a black doublet together with a collar edged with lace. In his right hand, he clutches a pair of gloves. It's a portrait with presence. Dated 1652, and aged 37, there's no attempt at grandeur here, simply the steady, self possessed character of a respectable man. The gloves are a traditional symbol of status, while his ring hints at prosperity. To one side, a coat of arms and the

is the patron saint of Naples and his bones are preserved at Naples Cathedral

This technique is often used to indicate that another artist painted the original

The painting belongs stylistically to Spolverini’s mature period (c

Annie Magaard (b

Nicolaes van Ravesteyn

Medium: Hand-Coloured MezzotintOverall size: 21½” x 26½” / 55cm x 68cmYear of creation: c

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Note how the artist is drawing our eye towards the lower central part of the composition by increasing contrast and light intensity

In 18th-century portraiture

He produced this piece between the wars

we see three figures by a cottage with one resting on horseback

a coach and carriage painter