Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
Frans Hals
A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait by Frans Hals, capturing a gentleman in elegant black attire with masterful, fluid brushwork.
Portrait of a Man
Unknown Artist
1650 · Copper, Oil Paint
A classic 17th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in traditional black attire accompanied by a loyal sighthound.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Dating to approximately 1650, this Dutch-style oil on copper portrait captures a young man in formal attire, characterized by a broad-brimmed hat and a crisp white lace collar. The inclusion of a dog looking affectionately upward at its master adds a layer of character and status, a common motif in aristocratic and merchant-class portraiture of the Dutch Golden Age.
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