Govaert Flinck

Flinck, Govert
Dutch, 1615 - 1660

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Shown from the waist up, a bearded man with a tanned, peachy complexion wears a turban and voluminous robes and looks out at us in this vertical portrait painting. Lit strongly from the left, the man’s brow is slightly furrowed over brown eyes, and his gray beard is trimmed. His turban is accented with a gold chain and feather, and his fur-lined robe is clasped over a burgundy-red garment with another gold chain. His right hand, on our left, grasps a sash that wraps around his waist, while his other hand rests on a wooden staff. The gray background behind the man deepens into shadows at the corners. The artist’s signature is painted to our left near the man’s upper arm. The first letter “R” is missing so it reads “embrandt ft.”
Rembrandt van Rijn, Dutch 17th Century, Govaert Flinck, Man in Oriental Costume, c. 1635, oil on linen, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1940.1.13

Man in Oriental Costume

Rembrandt van Rijn, Dutch 17th Century, Govaert Flinck · c. 1635 · oil on linen ·  Accession ID  1940.1.13
The image shows an artistic drawing of a muscular man in a dynamic pose. He is depicted standing with one leg crossing over the other, his body slightly turned to the left. The man's head is turned to his left, showing his facial profile with a prominent nose and slightly open mouth. He has curly hair and is naked, with a piece of cloth draped around his back and tied at the waist. The man is holding a long slender object in his right hand. The background is plain with a greyish-blue paper texture and a narrow frame bordering the edges.
Govaert Flinck, Study of a Man Playing a Pipe, 1640s, black and white chalk on blue laid paper, laid down on an old album sheet, Gift of David H. McDonnell, 2018.20.1

Study of a Man Playing a Pipe

Govaert Flinck · 1640s · black and white chalk on blue laid paper, laid down on an old album sheet ·  Accession ID  2018.20.1
This is a drawing of two people interacting with each other. The person on the left is in profile, extending their arms out towards the person on the right. They appear to have the legs and tail of a goat, and they wear a pointed hat that flops forward. They hold something in their outstretched hands which looks like a bowl. The person on the right is a man with long hair and a beard. He wears long, draped robes. His body is turned to the right, but he looks over his shoulder at the object held out to him by the other person, lifting one of his hands slightly. The scene is set against a backdrop of minimalistic landscape features with simple lines defining the ground and a few indications of natural forms, such as rocks or a bank. The drawing is executed with dark, fluid lines and has a sketch-like quality. The background is beige paper.
Govaert Flinck, Temptation of Christ, 1635/1640, pen and brown ink on laid paper, Widener Collection, 1942.9.675

Temptation of Christ

Govaert Flinck · 1635/1640 · pen and brown ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1942.9.675
The image shows a person facing the viewer with facial features including fair skin, full lips, and brown eyes. The individual has shoulder-length brown, wavy hair and wears a large, round-brimmed black hat, dark attire, and a white lace collar. The background is a muted, dark brown color.
Dutch 17th Century, Govaert Flinck, Head of a Young Man, c. 1635-1655, oil on panel, Gift of Miriam and Eliezer Benbassat, 2025.11.1

Head of a Young Man

Dutch 17th Century, Govaert Flinck · c. 1635-1655 · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  2025.11.1
The image shows a woman's upper body, including her head, shoulders, and part of her arms. She is facing slightly to the right, with her head turned slightly to the left. Her facial features are delicately sketched, with her eyes gazing to the side, a slightly pronounced nose, and moderately full lips with a subtle expression. Her hair is curly and flows around her shoulders, with a hint of an adornment woven into it. She is wearing a garment with visible buttons on the bodice, and there is a necklace around her neck. The surrounding area blends into a neutral background with no distinct landscape or objects, keeping the focus on her. The drawing is warm-toned, likely achieved with reddish or sepia chalk.
Govaert Flinck, Saskia, red chalk on laid paper, Widener Collection, 1942.9.674

Saskia

Govaert Flinck · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1942.9.674
The image shows the upper body and part of the arms of a man seated in a three-quarter pose, slightly turned to his left while looking toward the viewer. His facial features include a soft, mustachioed expression with a gentle jawline and medium-length wavy hair cascading beneath a large hat. He is dressed in a loose garment with a broad collar and full sleeves, adorned with delicate patterns along the edges. The man holds a long, slender object in his left hand, and there is another elongated object that rests against his arm. The background is simple, with minimal lines suggesting a fabric draped behind him. The drawing is executed in fine detail with a clear focus on the subject's attire and demeanor.
Cornelis Ploos van Amstel, Bernhard Schreuder, Man at the Parapet, 1773, published 1774, chalk manner and roulette printed in black ink on laid paper, Gift of Sherwood B. Smith, Jr., 1977.67.19

Man at the Parapet

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel, Bernhard Schreuder · 1773, published 1774 · chalk manner and roulette printed in black ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1977.67.19
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Man at the Parapet

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel, Bernhard Schreuder, Christian Josi · 1773, published 1821 · chalk manner and roulette printed in black ink ·  Accession ID  1974.6.1.41