Old World Portraits
A Bearded Man Wearing a Hat
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A striking 17th-century portrait featuring masterful chiaroscuro and a contemplative expression.
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Cardinal Ippolito de' Medici
Nicolaas van der Waay
1910 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified and atmospheric portrait of a cardinal, featuring rich crimson tones and masterful chiaroscuro lighting.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
This 1910 oil painting by Nicolaas van der Waay captures Cardinal Ippolito de' Medici in a regal yet contemplative pose. After Titian, the artist utilizes a dramatic play of light and shadow, highlighting the subject's intense gaze and the intricate textures of his feathered hat and high-collared robes, characteristic of Renaissance-inspired portraiture.
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