Old World Portraits
Portrait of Pierre-Jacques Bréart
Unknown Artist
An elegant 18th-century French portrait of a gentleman in a powdered wig and dark attire.
Portrait of Franciscus Joannes Moretus
Philip Joseph Tassaert
1762 · Medium Not Listed
A dignified 18th-century portrait capturing the warmth and status of a prominent figure.
$239
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1762 oil portrait by Philip Joseph Tassaert depicts Franciscus Joannes Moretus. Executed with the refined sensitivity characteristic of the late Baroque period, the work showcases masterful handling of light on the subject's face and the intricate textures of his lace cravat and dark coat.
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