Old World Portraits
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Portrait of Wolfert van Brederode
Johannes Mytens
1663 · Oil Paint, Panel
A masterful 17th-century Dutch portrait of a young nobleman in classical armor with a striking lavender sash.
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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 · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1663 by Johannes Mytens, a prominent court painter of the Dutch Golden Age, this portrait depicts Wolfert van Brederode in idealized Romanesque armor. The work exemplifies the artist's refined technique, particularly in the rendering of the luminous lavender silk cloak and the soft, aristocratic features of the young subject set against a dramatic, atmospheric landscape.
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