Portrait of a Man with a Watch

Cornelis Jonson van Ceulen the Younger

Created:
Movement:
1657
Baroque
key Notes:
Baroque Realism, Timepiece Symbolism
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Dimensions:
33 x 27 3/4 in. (83.8 x 70.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Portrait of a Man with a Watch," created by Cornelis Jonson van Ceulen the Younger in 1657, exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the individuality and status of his subjects through detailed facial expressions and attire. The identity of the man depicted remains unknown, and the painting is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Ireland.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Man with a Watch" by Cornelis Jonson van Ceulen the Younger, created in 1657, features a male subject depicted in a three-quarter pose, dressed in dark attire that contrasts with the lighter background. The painting is notable for its meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the watch, which serves as a focal point, highlighting the subject's status and the artist's skill in oil on canvas.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Portrait of a Man with a Watch