Jean De Carondelet III 2013

Kehinde Wiley's "Jean De Carondelet III" (2013) depicts a contemporary Black man standing against a vibrant floral background. The painting references traditional European portraiture, particularly the style of the 17th-century Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck. Wiley’s work challenges Eurocentric art history by placing Black subjects in the context of traditional Western portraiture, thereby highlighting the contributions and experiences of Black people in contemporary society.