Portrait of a Man with a Watch 1688

Pieter van Slingelandt's "Portrait of a Man with a Watch" from 1688 depicts a man in a richly patterned robe, seated in an ornately carved niche. The subject holds a watch in his right hand, suggesting wealth and status. The painting showcases the artist's signature style of detailed brushwork and realistic portrayal, characteristics of Dutch Golden Age portraiture. The backdrop is a verdant landscape, framed by a heavy blue curtain and a carved stone ledge, adding depth and complexity to the composition.