Jacques d'Agar (Circle), Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Silk Robe

Jacques d'Agar (Circle), Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Silk RobeThis enchanting late 17th century French oil painting depicts an elegant gentleman in a silk robe with his right index finger on an open book. Stylistically, its comparable to the oeuvre of Jacques d'Agar (1640 1715). Dressed in a rather ostentatious embroidered silk robe, which is seemingly held closed by his left hand, he conveys the air of an enlightened scholar. Behind, a classical column indicates his distinguished lineage, while an open book

This is one of a pair currently in the collection

the outlines of her body lit by a warm glow

particularly in the evening

are heading home for the day

Details were key - every jewel rendered to perfection

he initially studied philosophy before training under the distinguished portrait painter Frans Schwartz (1850-1917)

Very worn with various paint losses

Overall size: 15” x 12½” / 38cm x 32cm

The trees appear like shadows of old friends while ragged branches dip towards calm water

“Among the regular guests at these gatherings in Croce

who amassed a collection of over 2

A skilfully rendered oil painting depicting an older gentleman tuning a violin by Austrian artist