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Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

The Met

Artist: Anthony van Dyck(Flemish, Antwerp 1599–1641 London)

Date: ca. 1618

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 41 3/4 x 28 5/8 in. (106 x 72.7 cm)

Credit Line: Marquand Collection, Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1889

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Brief Description

A half-length portrait of a man with a reddish beard and a large white ruff, holding papers

Detailed Description

The painting is a half-length portrait of a man against a dark, plain background. The man is positioned slightly to the right of the center, facing forward with a direct gaze. He has fair skin, a reddish-brown beard and mustache, and short, reddish-brown hair. His eyes are dark, and his nose is prominent. He wears a large, white, pleated ruff around his neck, which stands out against his dark clothing. His attire consists of a dark, possibly black, doublet with a subtle, intricate pattern visible across the fabric. The sleeves are full and also patterned, with white cuffs at the wrists. A dark belt with a silver-colored buckle or ornament is visible around his waist. His left hand, positioned in the lower center, holds several folded papers or documents. His right hand rests on the armrest of a dark wooden chair, which is partially visible on the right side of the frame. The chair has a turned finial at the top of its armrest and a series of decorative studs along its side. The overall lighting emphasizes the man's face and the white ruff, creating a contrast with the darker tones of his clothing and the background.

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Portrait of a Man by Anthony van Dyck

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