Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
Frans Hals
A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait by Frans Hals, capturing a gentleman in elegant black attire with masterful, fluid brushwork.
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Portrait of Laurens Reael
Cornelis van der Voort
1620 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A stately full-length portrait from the Dutch Golden Age, featuring a gentleman in elaborate period dress with a striking lace ruff.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work 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, Soft gray, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted around 1620 by Cornelis van der Voort, this portrait of Laurens Reael is a masterclass in 17th-century Dutch realism. The work meticulously captures the textures of the era, from the crisp, intricate lace of the ruff and cuffs to the heavy sheen of the black doublet and the rich, dramatic folds of the red silk drapery. Reael's confident stance and the inclusion of military elements like the helmet and sword reflect his status and the sophisticated portraiture of the period.
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