Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
Unknown Artist
A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a gentleman in a classic pleated ruff.
Portrait of a Gentleman
Petrus Schotanus à Sterringa
1654 · Oil Paint, Panel
A classic Dutch Golden Age portrait featuring a man in a striking white ruff collar against a dark, atmospheric background.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1654 by Petrus Schotanus à Sterringa, this oil on panel portrait captures the dignified presence of a 17th-century gentleman. The masterfully rendered millstone collar provides a sharp, rhythmic contrast to the dark doublet and deep, shadowy background, highlighting the sitter's detailed facial features.
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