Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
This dignified 17th-century portrait captures a gentleman in a striking lace ruff and fur-lined mantle.
Portrait of an Eighty-Year-Old Man
Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
1624 · Oil Paint, Panel
A dignified 17th-century Dutch portrait capturing the wisdom and character of an elderly gentleman in a luxurious fur-lined cloak.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Warm beige, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1624 by Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt, this striking Dutch Golden Age portrait depicts an eighty-year-old man with remarkable realism. The artist masterfully renders the textures of the subject's voluminous white beard, weathered skin, and fur-trimmed garment, showcasing the refined technique typical of the period's leading portraitists.
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