Figure Studies
The Young Smoker (Jeune Fumeur)
Ary de Vois
A striking 17th-century character portrait featuring rich textures and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.
Smoker
Aelbert Jansz. van der Schoor
1637 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A spirited 17th-century character study of a man enjoying a pipe and glass, captured with dramatic Baroque lighting.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — gives the room a clear visual center.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1637 by Aelbert Jansz. van der Schoor, this lively work is a classic example of a 'tronie'—a character study focusing on expression and costume. The artist masterfully employs chiaroscuro to highlight the sitter's joyful countenance, the soft texture of the blue feather, and the reflective surface of the glassware against a dark, atmospheric background.
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