Old World Portraits
Portrait of an Officer
Jan van Ravesteyn
A striking 17th-century portrait of a military officer in meticulously rendered plate armor.
Portrait of an Officer
Jan van Ravesteyn
1621 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A commanding Dutch Golden Age portrait featuring an officer in intricate black armor and a striking orange sash.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1621 by the workshop of Jan van Ravesteyn, this formal portrait captures a Dutch officer in detailed plate armor. The subject is adorned with a crisp white lace ruff and a vibrant orange sash, while his plumed helmet rests on a table beside him, symbolizing his military status and the era's refined painterly style.
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