Old World Portraits
Portrait of Jan II Moretus
Erasmus Quellinus II
A dignified 17th-century Flemish portrait featuring a striking white ruff collar against a deep, moody background.
Portrait of Ludovic Nunez
Erasmus Quellinus II
1647 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A distinguished 17th-century portrait featuring a striking white ruff and masterful characterization.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
This 1647 oil portrait by Erasmus Quellinus II depicts Ludovic Nunez, rendered with the dignified realism characteristic of the Flemish Baroque. The sharp contrast between the intricate white lace of the ruff and the somber dark background creates a timeless, scholarly presence that anchors a room.
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