HONTHORST, Gerrit van
(b. 1590, Utrecht, d. 1656, Utrecht)

Portrait of a Gentleman

1631
Oil on canvas, 70 x 58 cm
Private collection

In 1631, when this portrait was painted, Honthorst was an established court painter at several European courts. However, he made non-official likenesses, too, an excellent example being this portrait of an unidenfied gentleman, portrayed bust length, wearing a black coat, cloak and hat, and a white ruff.