['Portrait of a Man', 'Portrait of a Young Man'] 1659

This intimate portrait of a young man is a work by Dutch artist Dirk Druyf. Painted in 1659, the year of Druyf’s death, the portrait is a small oval, suggesting it was a personal work. The sitter is elegantly dressed, with a lace-trimmed collar and a dark coat, and holds one hand on his chest. His direct gaze and refined features suggest he was from a wealthy family and likely a member of the Dutch gentry. The portrait is a fine example of Druyf’s skillful use of oil paint to capture subtle detail and expressions in his subjects.