Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Nobleman
Pietro Longhi
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a nobleman featuring an elaborate powdered wig and rich textures.
Portrait of Johann Hieronymus von Holzhausen
Unknown Artist
1705 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a man in traditional scholarly attire and an elaborate white wig.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Rich brown
About the piece
Dating to 1705, this striking oil portrait captures Johann Hieronymus von Holzhausen in the formal grandeur of the early 18th century. The work is characterized by the powerful contrast between the subject's luminous white periwig and his deep, voluminous robes, set against a classicizing backdrop that denotes status and intellectual authority. The painterly execution of the lace and textile textures exemplifies the refined Baroque tradition.
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