Old World Portraits
Head Study of a Bearded Man
Unknown Artist
A masterful Baroque head study of a man, showcasing rich textures and evocative chiaroscuro lighting.
A Fat Man (Luxuria)
Adriaen Brouwer
1634 · Oil Paint, Panel
A spirited 17th-century character study rendered with expressive, confident brushwork and an earthy palette.
$169
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm wood and umber notes — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Deep burgundy, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created around 1634 by the Flemish master Adriaen Brouwer, this evocative portrait is a classic example of a 'tronie,' a character study popular in the Dutch and Flemish Golden Age. Often identified as a personification of Luxuria (Lust), the piece showcases Brouwer's signature energetic technique and his ability to capture raw, candid human expression with sophisticated tonal control.
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