Portrait of a Man 1643

Abraham de Vries's "Portrait of a Man," painted in 1643, is a classic example of Dutch Golden Age portraiture. The painting, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts an unknown man in a three-quarter profile, his dark clothing contrasting with a crisp white collar. The artist’s skillful rendering of the sitter’s features and subtle details, such as the delicate folds of the fabric and the intricate pearl buttons, highlight de Vries's mastery of realism. This intimate portrait captures the individuality and stoic demeanor of the sitter, showcasing the prevailing social and cultural norms of the time.