Portrait of Jules Chifflet by Balthasar van Meurs. A waist-up oil portrait of a man with dark, shoulder-length wavy hair, a mustache, and a goatee, wearing a dark garment with a distinctive white collar.

Portrait of Jules Chifflet

Balthasar van Meurs

1650 · Medium Not Listed

A classic 17th-century European oil portrait featuring a dignified man in formal dark attire.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

Created around 1650 by Balthasar van Meurs, this oil on canvas portrait depicts Jules Chifflet with a refined sense of Baroque dignity. The artist utilizes a dark, atmospheric background to emphasize the sitter's facial features and the crisp, white collar, showcasing the masterful chiaroscuro characteristic of the era.