Who created "Portrait of a Young Man"?

Portrait of a Young Man was created by Cornelis Troost in early 18th–mid 18th century.

When was "Portrait of a Young Man" created?

This artwork was created early 18th–mid 18th century.

What medium is "Portrait of a Young Man"?

Portrait of a Young Man is Black and red chalk; framing line in black chalk or graphite.

Is "Portrait of a Young Man" in the public domain?

Yes, Portrait of a Young Man is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Portrait of a Young Man

Cornelis Troost

early 18th–mid 18th century

Medium

Black and red chalk; framing line in black chalk or graphite

Dimensions

sheet: 4 9/16 x 4 1/8 in. (11.6 x 10.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Frits and Rita Markus Fund, 2012

Accession Number

2012.40

Tags

MenPortraits

Art Historical Context

Step into the intimate world of 18th-century Dutch portrait with *Portrait of a Young Man by Cornelis Troost a master draughtsman active in Amsterdam during the early to mid-1700s. Troost, celebrated for his lively character studies and theatrical flair, captures the subject's thoughtful gaze in this petite sheet measuring just 4 9/16 x 4 1/8 inches. Created amid the Rococo era's emphasis on elegance and expression, this drawing exemplifies Troost's skill in rendering human emotion with subtle nuance. Rendered in black and red chalk—a favored medium for its versatility in tonal modeling and v...

About the Artist

Cornelis Troost · 1696–1750

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