Portrait of Joan Jacob Mauricius, Governor-General of Suriname 1741

Cornelis Troost's "Portrait of Joan Jacob Mauricius, Governor-General of Suriname" (1741) is a finely rendered oil-on-canvas portrait of a prominent Dutch colonial official. Mauricius is depicted seated in a formal pose, wearing a red coat and black breeches, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age fashion. The painting displays Troost's skilled use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and realism. The presence of a globe, a book, and a Chinese porcelain figure in the background hints at Mauricius's position and interests, emphasizing his role in the Dutch colonial enterprise. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Troost's mastery of portraiture and a glimpse into the lives of powerful figures in the Dutch colonial era.