Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man with a Cittern
Gonzales Coques
An elegant 17th-century portrait of a musician surrounded by period instruments and a vibrant scarlet parrot.
Hearing
Gonzales Coques
1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This evocative 17th-century portrait captures a musician in a moment of deep concentration, masterfully rendered with dramatic light.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1650 by Flemish master Gonzales Coques, this work is part of a series representing the five senses, specifically 'Hearing.' The portrait, possibly of artist Jan Philip van Thielen, showcases a masterful use of chiaroscuro, highlighting the intricate details of the lute and the expressive focus of the musician.
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