Lucas van Uffel (died 1637)
ca. 1622
Anthony van Dyck captures the confident swagger of Flemish merchant Lucas van Uffel in this striking Baroque portrait, painted during the artist's glamorous Italian years. Van Uffel leans casually over the back of his chair, turning to lock eyes with the viewer, while a globe and classical bust on the table hint at his worldly intellect and love for art. The dramatic contrast between his dark, heavy cloak and the glowing white lace collar is a masterclass in Van Dyck's signature style, which would soon make him the favorite portraitist of European royalty.
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
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