Anthony Van Dyck, Lucas Van Uffel

Anthony van Dyck, Lucas van Uffel, illustrates a man whom appears to be distinguished as an intelligent artistic person. Although, it was compared to another portrait of the same ‘sitter’ but instead of signifying intelligence the man is seen to be overlooking the sailing of ships off a “Mediterranean coast”. The intelligence is displayed by the objects positioned around the merchant ( the globe, worn out book also argued to be a recorde, and the pages). Rembrandt van Rijn, Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, represents the “gaining of knowledge”. This is seen by his respect for Homer. His hand also shows the gaining of knowledge, it can be see as he's blessing the bust. In addition, his attachment to the material items painted into the frame.
The merchant as stated before is holding a math compass but seems to disregard it as he looks away from the table displaying a distraction occurred. The head of stone or marble reveals the merchants interest in art. The papers painted show his eagerness to learn. The merchant is painted in a weird position but would explain why he is facing outward and not toward the table. The chair and his legs are painted to look as if he is getting up. Although, the legs are not that distinct so he could be standing, but from the way his legs are, and how he is looking outward towards the viewers it can be depicted that a person is coming into the merchants room. The placement of his hand shows either he’s pushing himself up off the chair or pushing the chair back to go greet the person. In addition, in the background papers are shown, a globe that doesn't look like the typical world map globe and an ‘antique’ head. The items spotted on the table lack the detail that is seen with the detail given for the merchant. The background makes it look like he’s in a cave. The brown substance looks like a group of rocks than an actual curtain. Looking closer at the pages, one page has write and he other has a drawing. Thus pushing the idea that the ‘sitter’ was interested in learning and; art. The head in this portrait is
Not particularly staring at a person but staring onwards (out) than towards his desk therefore if that was the case then only his back would be displayed to the viewer. The merchant is displayed as smart and his eyes portray his impatience. He peers out towards the viewers as if he is confused as to why this person is distracting him from his work. His eyes hold a sense of urgency when looking out towards the viewers. The way his hand on the chair looks as if his pointer finger is tapping on the wood also conveys his