Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
Unknown Artist
An elegant 17th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in a remarkable lace collar.
Portrait of a Man
Jan Daemen Cool
1640 · Oil Paint
An elegant 17th-century portrait featuring a man in a sophisticated black doublet and a remarkably detailed lace collar.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1640 oil painting by Jan Daemen Cool captures the quiet dignity of its subject through masterful rendering of texture and soft light. The striking contrast between the deep black of the formal doublet and the delicate, crisp white of the lace collar creates a timeless presence, characteristic of Dutch Golden Age portraiture.
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