Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Nobleman
Unknown Artist
A dignified portrait of a nobleman featuring an elaborate lace ruff and intricate dark embroidery.
Portrait of a Man
Unknown Artist
1633 · Oil Paint, Panel
A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a gentleman in a classic pleated ruff.
$129
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Aged gold
About the piece
Dating from 1633, this masterful oil on panel captures a distinguished gentleman with a sharp gaze and meticulously groomed facial hair. The high-contrast composition, typical of the Dutch Golden Age, emphasizes the intricate textures of his voluminous white ruff against a deep, atmospheric background.
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