18th-century Dutch School, Portrait of a 17th-century Cleric - Antique Oil Painting

Name: 18th-century Dutch School, Portrait of a 17th-century Cleric - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1005786
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This late 18th-century oil painting depicts a pious upstanding 17th-century cleric.

Acquired from Scandinavia, the history of this splendid portrait is somewhat enigmatic. He’s wearing a modest outfit consisting of a large billowing shirt that emerges from the sleeves, a white collar with tassels, and a black skull cap. His attire matches the expectations of the 1650s/1660s and he feels a little Dutch in appearance.

Previously, it’s been attributed as a 17th-century work but we feel that it’s a later copy. Perhaps produced for a noble family to indicate its lineage.

Held within a gilt frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 35½” x 39½” / 90cm x 100cm

Year of creation: c. 1780

Condition: Artwork presents well. Fine craquelure but the paint is stable. Minor pitting. Restoration. Canvas relined. Frame with some light wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

100cm (39.37")

Width

90cm (35.43")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1005786

Description

This late 18th-century oil painting depicts a pious upstanding 17th-century cleric.

Acquired from Scandinavia, the history of this splendid portrait is somewhat enigmatic.

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He’s wearing a modest outfit consisting of a large billowing shirt that emerges from the sleeves, a white collar with tassels, and a black skull cap.

Brave Fine Art

His attire matches the expectations of the 1650s/1660s and he feels a little Dutch in appearance.

fig 1. 18th-Century Dutch School, Portrait Of A 17th-Century Cleric - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. 18th-century Dutch School, Portrait of a 17th-century Cleric - Antique Oil Painting

Previously, it’s been attributed as a 17th-century work but we feel that it’s a later copy. Perhaps produced for a noble family to indicate its lineage.

Held within a gilt frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 35½” x 39½” / 90cm x 100cm

Year of creation: c. 1780