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Portrait of a Man with a Shell by Thomas de Keyser

Portrait of a Man with a Shell

Portrait of a Man with a Shell

The Met

Artist: Thomas de Keyser(Dutch, Amsterdam (?) 1596/97–1667 Amsterdam)

Date: ca. 1625–26

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 9 3/8 x 6 3/4 in. (23.8 x 17.1 cm)

Credit Line: From the Collection of Rita and Frits Markus, Bequest of Rita Markus, 2005

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Brief Description

A portrait of a man with a reddish beard, black hat, white ruffled collar, and a seashell

Detailed Description

A half-length portrait depicts a man against a dark, plain background. He faces slightly to the viewer's right, with his gaze directed slightly past the viewer. His face has fair skin with rosy cheeks, and he has a reddish-brown beard and mustache. Short, curly reddish-brown hair is visible around his ears. He wears a wide-brimmed black hat that is slightly tilted on his head. Around his neck is a large, white, ruffled collar, or ruff, which extends over his shoulders. His attire consists of a dark, possibly black, doublet or jacket with puffed sleeves, made of a fabric that shows a subtle sheen, particularly on the sleeves. His right arm (viewer's left) is bent, with his hand partially obscured by the sleeve. His left hand (viewer's right) is visible at the lower right of the frame, holding a large, light-colored seashell. The shell is off-white with subtle grey or brown tones, featuring a prominent spiral pattern on its surface. The background is a uniform dark olive-green or dark grey, with a slightly lighter area behind his head, indicating a light source in the upper left.

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