When you search for a baroque gentleman oil portrait, you are looking at centuries-old canvases depicting distinguished male sitters in rich attire.
Several gentlemen proudly wear elaborate periwigs that rival small sheep in volume.
![17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl,of Sir William Cowper [1639-1706]](https://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/photosnew/dealer_countryhousefineart/dealer_countryhousefineart_full_1525617097668-7609063232.jpg)
