Portrait of an Officer, Presumably Johan Wolfert van Brederode by Jan van Ravesteyn. A three-quarter length portrait of a man in dark plate armor with a white ruff and orange sash, holding a firearm against a dark background.

Portrait of an Officer, Presumably Johan Wolfert van Brederode

Jan van Ravesteyn

1616 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An imposing 17th-century portrait of a military officer in polished armor, featuring a vibrant orange sash and a delicate lace ruff.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Attributed to Jan van Ravesteyn, this 1616 masterpiece captures the stately presence of a Dutch officer, likely Johan Wolfert van Brederode. The painting is a study in texture, contrasting the cold, reflective surfaces of the steel armor with the warmth of the embroidered silk sash and the soft, intricate folds of the white ruff.

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