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Jacob van Dalen (1570–1644), Called Vallensis by Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt

Jacob van Dalen (1570–1644), Called Vallensis

Jacob van Dalen (1570–1644), Called Vallensis

The Met

Artist: Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt(Netherlandish, Delft 1567–1641 Delft)

Date: 1640

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 27 1/2 x 23 in. (69.9 x 58.4 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900

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Man with gray hair, beard, white ruff, dark clothing, and a shield in a portrait

Detailed Description

The painting depicts a head-and-shoulders portrait of an older man, positioned slightly to the right of center, looking directly forward. His skin is pale, with visible wrinkles on his forehead and around his eyes. He has a full head of curly, light gray hair and a long, thick, light gray beard and mustache that extends down his chest. He wears a large, multi-layered white ruffled ruff around his neck, which stands out against his dark attire. His garment is a dark, possibly black, fabric with subtle, almost imperceptible patterns or texture visible on the shoulders and chest. A row of dark buttons or decorative elements runs down the front of his clothing. The background is a plain, dark, monochromatic field, likely dark brown or black, providing a stark contrast to the man's face and white ruff. In the upper left corner, a coat of arms is displayed. It features a red shield with a golden lion rampant, facing left, holding a sword. The lion is surrounded by several small white five-petaled flowers or stars. The shield is topped with a decorative element and flanked by red ribbons or scrolls. Faint, light-colored script, which is illegible, is visible in the lower left portion of the background.

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