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Portrait of a 28-Year-Old Man, Probably from the Snouck Family, 1603-1610. Creator: Unknown
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Portrait of a 28-Year-Old Man, Probably from the Snouck Family, 1603-1610. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a 28-Year-Old Man, Probably from the Snouck Family, 1603-1610. This gentleman wears the sober but elegant Spanish-inspired costume of the upper classes in the Southern Netherlands
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1600s Class Flanders Belgium Europe Frame Francis Pourbus Frans Ii Pourbus Frans Pourbus Ii Frans Pourbus The Younger Gilded Gilding Gilt Hand On Hip High Class Mens Fashion Menswear Neck Ruff Oil On Copper Oil On Metal Porbus Frans The Younger Pourbus Francis Pourbus Frans Ii Ruff Social Class Upper Class Walters Art Museum Oval Shaped Posture Young Man
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This portrait depicts a 28-year-old man, believed to be a member of the Snouck family, from the Southern Netherlands during the early 17th century. The man's attire reflects the sober yet elegant Spanish-inspired fashion of the upper classes in the region. Dressed in a richly decorated, gilded costume, the man wears a high-collared neck ruff and a voluminous, oval-shaped doublet. He stands confidently with one hand on his hip, exuding an air of authority and self-assurance. The portrait is an oil painting on copper, possibly created by the renowned Flemish artist Frans Pourbus II or his son Frans Pourbus the Younger. The use of oil on metal allowed for a greater level of detail and vibrancy in the painting, making the man's features and the intricate decorative elements of his clothing stand out. The portrait's ornate gold frame further enhances its grandeur, adding to the sense of wealth and status that the man radiates. The painting is a testament to the opulence and refinement of the Baroque era, and a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of Flanders, Belgium, and Europe during the 1600s. The man's posture and gaze suggest a sense of self-importance and pride, reflecting the social class and power dynamics of the time. The portrait remains an intriguing and visually striking work of art, inviting viewers to explore the history and culture of the period.
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