Old World Portraits
Portrait of an Officer
Jan van Ravesteyn
An imposing Dutch Golden Age portrait featuring an officer in polished dark armor and a crisp white ruff.
Portrait of an Officer
Jan van Ravesteyn
1615 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait of a military officer in polished black armor.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- 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
Dated to approximately 1615, this portrait from the workshop of Jan van Ravesteyn exemplifies the dignity of Dutch Golden Age military portraiture. The sitter is depicted in a meticulously detailed suit of black armor accented with gold rivets, framed by a crisp white millstone ruff. A vibrant orange-plumed helmet and gauntlets rest on a table, adding a rich splash of color and texture to the formal composition.
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