Portrait of a Man 1630

Adriaen Brouwer's "Portrait of a Man" from 1630 depicts a man in profile, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a large, stiff collar, and a dark, rough-textured jacket. The painting is a testament to Brouwer's mastery of capturing the essence of everyday people, emphasizing the sitter's character and the textures of their clothing. It is a prime example of the Dutch Golden Age's focus on genre painting, which captured scenes from daily life. This painting resides in the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam, Netherlands.