Old World Portraits
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An evocative 17th-century portrait capturing the quiet dignity and focused gaze of a scholarly figure.
Portrait of Aubertus Miraeus
Erasmus Quellinus II
1642 · Medium Not Listed
A dignified 17th-century portrait of a scholarly figure, characterized by its soulful expression and dramatic chiaroscuro.
$129
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- 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
About the piece
Painted in 1642 by Erasmus Quellinus II, this portrait depicts Aubertus Miraeus, a Flemish ecclesiastical historian. The work is a prime example of the refined Baroque style found in Antwerp, utilizing subtle tonal transitions and a focused composition to convey the intellectual depth and status of the sitter.
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