Portrait of a Man

Französische Malerei 1655–1739, late 17th century

The artwork is a portrait of a man shown from the chest up. He is positioned slightly to the side and gazes directly at the viewer. The man has long, curly brown hair that frames his face. His facial expression is serious, with defined features. He wears a white shirt with a high collar and a red cloak draped over his shoulders. The dark background contrasts with the subject, highlighting the details of his face and clothing.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1655–1739
Date
late 17th century
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
72.4 × 58.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a portrait of a man shown from the chest up. He is positioned slightly to the side and gazes directly at the viewer. The man has long, curly brown hair that frames his face. His facial expression is serious, with defined features. He wears a white shirt with a high collar and a red cloak draped over his shoulders. The dark background contrasts with the subject, highlighting the details of his face and clothing.

Französische Malerei 1655–1739