Mid-17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman Orange Battersea was constructed in two

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Overall size: 22½” x 25½” / 57cm x 65cm

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Overall size: 41” x 33” / 104cm x 84cm

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Mid-17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman Orange Battersea was constructed in twoThis mid 17th century Flemish oil painting depicts a gentleman wearing a black doublet together with a collar edged with lace. In his right hand, he clutches a pair of gloves. It's a portrait with presence. Dated 1652, and aged 37, there's no attempt at grandeur here, simply the steady, self possessed character of a respectable man. The gloves are a traditional symbol of status, while his ring hints at prosperity. To one side, a coat of arms and the