Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
Unknown Artist
An elegant 17th-century Flemish portrait of a gentleman in a striking white ruff.
Portrait of Willem Thielen
Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen
1634 · Oil Paint, Panel
An elegant 17th-century portrait of a man, characterized by the sharp contrast between his crisp white ruff and dark scholarly attire.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
This 1634 portrait by Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen depicts Willem Thielen, a Dutch Reformed minister in London. The work employs a classic 'in an oval' composition, featuring a detailed coat of arms and Latin inscriptions in the corners. The meticulous rendering of the sitter's pleated ruff and steady gaze exemplifies the artist's refined technique and creates a formal, dignified presence.
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