Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Young Man
Willem Drost
A striking Dutch Golden Age portrait featuring dramatic chiaroscuro lighting and a soulful, direct gaze.
A Young Man Holding a Staff
Pieter Soutman
1640 · Oil Paint, Panel
An evocative 17th-century portrait of a thoughtful young man, rendered with masterful light and shadow.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm wood and umber notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted around 1640 by Pieter Soutman, this Dutch Golden Age portrait captures a young man in a moment of quiet contemplation. The artist's skill is evident in the luminous treatment of the subject's golden hair and the soft, directional light that defines his features against the muted, atmospheric background.
More like this
