Portrait of Gerrit Schaep by David Bailly. A waist-up portrait of a man with a reddish-brown goatee wearing an elaborate white lace ruff and a richly patterned brown and gold doublet.

Portrait of Gerrit Schaep

David Bailly

1628 · Medium Not Listed

A dignified 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a man in an ornate ruff collar and intricate brocade.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1628 by David Bailly, this portrait of Gerrit Schaep captures the dignity and status of the Dutch Golden Age. The sitter is depicted with remarkable precision, from the delicate lace of his expansive ruff collar to the tactile richness of his gold-patterned doublet, set against a deep, atmospheric background.

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