Brave Fine Art has dated this 17th Century Flemish Portrait to the 17th Century.
The gloves are a traditional symbol of status, while his ring hints at prosperity. To one side, a coat of arms and the inscription “Aetatis Suae 37 / Ao 1652” anchors the portrait firmly in its time.
Painted during a period of relative stability in the Southern Netherlands, this is a work that reflects the growing confidence of the professional classes - individuals who valued permanence over ostentation.
The artist was clearly well-trained, handling both flesh and fabric with assurance. It may not strive for drama, but it succeeds in something more enduring - a sincere and lasting image of a man who once stood very much as we see him here.
Held in a 17th-century style ebonised frame with ripple moulding, a cavetto profile, and a gilt slip.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 29½” x 36½” / 75cm x 100cm
Year of creation: 1652
Provenance: Private collection, Belgium.
Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Later stretcher. Old repairs. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Frame in excellent condition.
Our reference: BRV2253
Brave Fine Art has dated this 17th Century Flemish Portrait to the 17th Century.
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Mid-17th-century Flemish School, Portrait of a Gentleman- Antique Oil Painting
