Old World Portraits
Portrait of Johann Heinrich Alting
Hans Jakob Dünz
A dignified 17th-century portrait of the theologian Johann Heinrich Alting, featuring a striking ruff collar and a calm, scholarly gaze.
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Portrait of a Bernese Magistrate
Johannes Dünz
1694 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 17th-century oil portrait of a distinguished Bernese magistrate by Johannes Dünz.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1694 oil portrait by Swiss artist Johannes Dünz depicts a seated magistrate from Bern in formal attire. The work showcases meticulous attention to the textures of the subject's dark robes, white collar, and weathered features, reflecting the dignity and status of the sitter in a classic Baroque style.
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