Oil Painting: An Unknown Man by Nicolaes Eliasz. Pickenoy, oil on panel, c.1620
Key information
Museum number
A14
Object
Oil Painting: An Unknown Man by Nicolaes Eliasz. Pickenoy, oil on panel, c.1620
Gallery label
An Unknown Man
Nicolaes Eliasz. Pickenoy (about 1588 – about 1655)
Oil on panel, 1620s
Pickenoy specialised in portraits of prominent citizens of Amsterdam, where the mainly Protestant population preferred a sober black-and-white style of dress. Pickenoy makes up for the restrictions in colour by making the most of the rich variety of textures. The lustrous satin doublet is embellished with black embroidery and edged with stiff braid; the sleeves are ornamented with rows of tiny buttons and loops. Despite this attention to detail, the costume is secondary to the sitter’s realistically painted head and strong, direct gaze.
A14
Nicolaes Eliasz. Pickenoy (about 1588 – about 1655)
Oil on panel, 1620s
Pickenoy specialised in portraits of prominent citizens of Amsterdam, where the mainly Protestant population preferred a sober black-and-white style of dress. Pickenoy makes up for the restrictions in colour by making the most of the rich variety of textures. The lustrous satin doublet is embellished with black embroidery and edged with stiff braid; the sleeves are ornamented with rows of tiny buttons and loops. Despite this attention to detail, the costume is secondary to the sitter’s realistically painted head and strong, direct gaze.
A14
On display?
Yes
