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ANTIQUE #SA1118658

17th-century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps - Antique Oil Painting

£3,195    $3,978    €3,838
This fine late 17th-century Flemish portrait depicts a distinguished gentleman wearing a justaucorps, black cloak, white shirt, vest, leather gloves, and breeches. He’s carrying a wide-brimmed hat and sword.
 
Leaning somewhat nonchalantly, with his right arm resting on a classical plinth, he exudes confidence, status and personality. A glimpse of his estate, with a winding river and possibly a mill, is captured beyond. He’s a landowner of considerable means dressed in elaborate contemporary fashions.
 
During the 1670s, doublets were replaced by a long collarless coat, known as a justaucorps, which tended to be worn open over a vest and breeches. These generally featured narrow sleeves with wide turned-back cuffs to reveal a shirt, as we see here. In this example, the gentleman’s coat and vest are lavishly embroidered with gold thread, while his buttons are gilded.
 
It’s interesting that he’s opted to remove a single glove as this is likely to be a further demonstration of wealth. Hands were tricky to paint and their inclusion in a portrait often increased the fee.
 
For further examples of 1670s attire, please consult The Tichborne Dole (1671) by Flemish artist, Gillis van Tilborgh (c.1625-c.1678).
 
Held in a later frame.
 
Medium: Oil on canvas
 
Overall size: 18½” x 22½” / 47cm x 57cm
 
Year of creation: c. 1675
 
Provenance: Private collections, Berlin, Brandenburg and Bavaria, Germany. Passed through a family for decades by descent.
 
Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Historic repairs. Faint stretcher marks. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Frame in good condition with minor age-related wear.
 
Our reference: BRV2063
 
Antique Number: SA1118658
Dateline of this antique is 17th Century
Height is 57cm (22.4inches)
Width is 47cm (18.5inches)
Depth is 4cm (1.6inches)
Antique #SA1118658, shown on this page, originates from the 17th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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