
Dark Academia
Portrait of a Scholar
Sebastiano del Piombo
This evocative oil portrait captures the quiet, contemplative presence of a Renaissance-era scholar.

1636 · Oil Paint, Panel
This dignified portrait captures the scholarly intensity and refined atmosphere of the Dutch Golden Age.
$129
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3 frame sizes
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
About the piece
Painted by David Bailly in 1636, this masterful oil on panel depicts Anthony de Wale, a prominent professor of theology at Leiden. The work demonstrates the characteristic Dutch focus on meticulous detail, seen here in the crisp pleats of the ruff and the weathered, contemplative expression of the sitter.
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1636 · Oil Paint, Panel
This dignified portrait captures the scholarly intensity and refined atmosphere of the Dutch Golden Age.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
3 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.