Figure Studies
Study Head
Anthony van Dyck
A powerful Baroque study in profile, capturing the character and light of a bearded man with confident brushwork.
King Midas
Andrea Vaccaro
1670 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking Baroque profile of King Midas, captured with dramatic lighting and rich, velvety textures.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- 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, Deep burgundy
About the piece
This 1670 oil painting by Andrea Vaccaro depicts the legendary King Midas in profile, wearing his crown and the donkey ears bestowed upon him by Apollo. The work exemplifies the Neapolitan Baroque style through its masterful use of chiaroscuro and the sumptuous rendering of textures, from the deep red velvet of the cloak to the soft ermine fur.
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