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Portrait of a Man by Bartholomeus van der Helst

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

The Met

Artist: Bartholomeus van der Helst(Dutch, Haarlem, born ca. 1612–15, died 1670 Amsterdam)

Date: 1647

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: Oval, 26 1/4 x 21 5/8 in. (66.7 x 54.9 cm)

Credit Line: Purchase, 1871

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Brief Description

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a man with dark hair, mustache, goatee, dark coat, and white collar

Detailed Description

The artwork is an oval-shaped, head-and-shoulders portrait of a man set against a dark, plain background. The man occupies the central space, his body angled slightly to the viewer's right, while his head is turned to face forward, looking directly out of the frame. He has medium-dark, shoulder-length hair that is parted on his left side and falls around his ears. His face is full, with a light skin tone, and he has a dark mustache that extends slightly beyond the corners of his mouth, and a small, pointed goatee on his chin. His eyes are dark, with a direct gaze, and his nose is prominent. He wears a wide, flat white collar that rests over a dark, long-sleeved garment, possibly a coat or doublet. The fabric of the dark garment shows subtle folds and shadows, particularly across his chest and shoulders. The background is a uniform dark brown or black, providing a stark contrast to the man's face and white collar. The lighting appears to come from the upper left, highlighting his face and the white collar.

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