Guilliaam van Bleyswijk (1621-1701) 1640 - 1660

This 17th-century portrait of Guilliaam van Bleyswijk by Gerard van Kuijl is a fine example of Dutch portraiture. The painting features a young man in a simple black outfit, his long hair cascading down his shoulders. The subject's gaze is direct and serious, suggesting a man of intelligence and determination. Van Kuijl's masterful brushwork and realistic detail bring the sitter to life, creating a captivating image of a prominent individual from the Dutch Golden Age.