Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
Unknown Artist
A distinguished 18th-century portrait of a gentleman featuring exquisite detail in the gold-embroidered coat and lace cravat.
Stephen Poyntz
Jean-Baptiste van Loo
1740 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of Stephen Poyntz featuring rich blue silks and intricate gold embroidery.
$243
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1740 by Jean-Baptiste van Loo, this formal portrait depicts the British diplomat Stephen Poyntz. The subject is rendered with classical dignity, highlighted by the masterful treatment of his lavishly embroidered blue waistcoat and the soft texture of his powdered wig against a dark, architectural background.
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