Portrait of the Painter Cornelis de Wae 1627

Anthony van Dyck's "Portrait of the Painter Cornelis de Wael" (1627) is a striking equestrian portrait housed at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. The painting depicts Cornelis de Wael, a prominent Antwerp painter, mounted on a horse. De Wael, known for his landscapes and historical scenes, is portrayed in an aristocratic manner, his pose and attire emphasizing his social standing. The dramatic chiaroscuro and masterful rendering of the figures are characteristic of van Dyck's style, marking him as a leading figure in the Baroque period.