Portrait of a Man, probably Christoffel van Gangelt (?-1688/91)
c. 1660 - c. 1661
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
127.3; 95; 8.5
About this artwork
buitenmaat: diepte 8,5 cm (drager incl. SK-L-4504)
Art Historical Context
**Portrait of a Man, Christoffel van Gangelt (?-1688/91)** *Jacob van Loo, c. 1660–1661, oil on canvas, .3 × 95 cm, Rijksmuseum* This striking portrait by Jacob van Loo captures the poised likeness of a man believed to be Christoffel van Gangelt, a figure from the Dutch Golden Age whose life spanned into the late 17th century. Painted around 1660–1661 in Amsterdam, where van Loo had established his studio, the work exemplifies the era's fascination with individualized portraiture. At over a meter tall, the canvas commands attention, showcasing van Loo's skill in rendering the sitter's digni...