Nicholas Oudart 1646

This portrait of Nicholas Oudart by William Dobson was painted in 1646, the year of Dobson's death. The painting shows Oudart seated, holding a book with his right hand and a quill in his left. The dark tones of his clothing and the muted landscape in the background create a somber mood, reflecting the artist's untimely demise. Dobson was a prominent English portrait painter during the reign of Charles I and this work exemplifies his characteristic style.