Old World Portraits
Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel
Anthony van Dyck
An elegant 17th-century portrait of the Earl of Arundel, showcasing masterly brushwork and a commanding presence.
Portrait of a Man
Unknown Artist
1649 · Oil Paint, Panel
An elegant 17th-century portrait featuring a distinguished gentleman in a lace-trimmed collar against a rich crimson backdrop.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence 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
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1649 oil on panel portrait captures a man of status, rendered with the dignified realism characteristic of the Flemish Baroque era. Dressed in a dark doublet with an intricate lace collar, the subject is framed by a dramatic red drapery and classical architectural elements, looking out with a composed and authoritative gaze.
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