Netherlandish School - Portrait of a GentlemanSouth Netherlandish School early 17th century Portrait of a Gentleman, circa 16201630 inscribed upper right ANNO 1626oil on panelunframed 68. 5 55 cm (27 21. 7 in)framed 84 70. 5 cm (33. 1 27. 8 in) Provenance: The Raeburn Gallery, as by Maerten de Vos; Bukowskis, Stockholm, 1518 April 1970, lot 133, as in the manner of Anthony van Dyck; Private collection, Sweden Essay: This portrait belongs to the refined tradition of Netherlandish portraiture in

from folk life to the sensation of atmosphere

giving the piece a rich texture and a vibrant

we see an almost theatrically arranged shipwrecking scene

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Olof Thunmans konst

and festive anticipation

The artist’s travels throughout Europe and his associations with influential artists have clearly informed his meticulous technique

The oil sketch we possess is a crucial preparatory study

Their expressions reveal interior life

The painting remains unrestored and would benefit from evaluation by a professional conservator

as expressions of cultural identity and solace

while the small boat in the foreground adds a touch of intimacy and life to the frozen scene