French School Around 1620, Circle Of Frans Pourbus (1569-1622), Portrait Of A Man

French School around 1620, Entourage By Frans Pourbus (1569-1622) Portrait of a man in armor bearing the order of the Holy Spirit Oil on canvas (relining) Dimension: 65 x 54 cm Dimension with frame: 77 x 62 cm Magnificent and rare portrait of a man in armor dating from the very beginning of the 17th century. The latter wears the attributes of the Order of the Holy Spirit (cordon bleu and cross) and at that time there were about 100 knights who possessed this order. Note the spectacular work of the armor with an interlacing of foliage and a splendid grotesque on the shoulder. In France at this time there are among others as portrait painters Dumonstier, Quesnel and Pourbus. The style of our portrait with this wearing of the white scarf, the treatment of the collar and the work of the armor refers us more to the entourage of Pourbus.