Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Young Nobleman
Unknown Artist
A striking 17th-century portrait of a young nobleman dressed in vibrant red and intricate lace.
Portrait of Johann Adolf von Holzhausen
Unknown Artist
1608 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This elegant 1608 portrait captures a young nobleman in exquisite period costume, rendered with the formal dignity of the Old Masters.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Dating to 1608, this striking oil portrait depicts Johann Adolf von Holzhausen as a young child. The artist captures the fine details of his dark doublet, intricate lace ruff, and gilded accessories against a dramatic backdrop of deep red velvet. A classic example of early 17th-century European portraiture, it offers a sophisticated presence for traditional and scholarly interiors.
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