Portrait of a Man

Französische Malerei 1425–1650, mid 17th century

The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man positioned facing slightly to the viewer's right. The man has a calm expression with subtle features, including a slightly furrowed brow and eyes gazing forward. His hair is short and dark, with a slight wave. He wears a dark garment with a gold-buttoned front and a white collar, along with a cloak draped over one shoulder. There is a small decorative element on the cloak near the shoulder. The background is a muted brown.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1425–1650
Date
mid 17th century
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
58.4 × 47 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man positioned facing slightly to the viewer's right. The man has a calm expression with subtle features, including a slightly furrowed brow and eyes gazing forward. His hair is short and dark, with a slight wave. He wears a dark garment with a gold-buttoned front and a white collar, along with a cloak draped over one shoulder. There is a small decorative element on the cloak near the shoulder. The background is a muted brown.

Französische Malerei 1425–1650