Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
Ferdinand Elle
A striking 17th-century portrait featuring a man in ornate armor against a dramatic, dark backdrop.
Cornelis van Aerssen, Lord of Sommelsdijk
Adriaen Hanneman
1658 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This dignified 17th-century portrait by Adriaen Hanneman depicts a military leader in strikingly rendered polished armor.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1658, this masterful portrait by Adriaen Hanneman captures Cornelis van Aerssen, a colonel of the cavalry. The work showcases the artist's virtuosity in rendering textures, specifically the gleaming reflections on the steel plate armor and the soft, voluminous grey hair of the sitter, creating a powerful sense of presence and history.
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