Portrait of a Man, possibly Jacob de Graeff, Alderman of Amsterdam in 1672 1670

This 1670 portrait, painted by Dutch Golden Age artist Karel du Jardin, depicts a wealthy man, possibly Jacob de Graeff, an Alderman of Amsterdam. The man, with his luxurious clothing and relaxed pose, is depicted in a traditional style with an implied landscape background. The inclusion of the hunting dog and hare suggests that the man was a man of leisure and wealth. The portrait is a striking example of du Jardin's talent for capturing both the sitter's personality and the details of their clothing and surroundings, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age portrait genre.