Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Physician
Mary Beale
A dignified 17th-century portrait of a physician holding an anatomical study, characterized by rich earth tones and a scholarly atmosphere.
Portrait of a Youth
Mary Beale
1680 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 17th-century portrait of a young man with voluminous curls, rendered in a warm, atmospheric palette.
$238
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Attributed to Mary Beale, one of England's first professional female portraitists, this 1680 work captures a youth with a sensitive expression. Set within a painted 'feigned oval,' the subject is draped in rich brown fabric that highlights the soft, luminous treatment of his face and flowing hair.
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