Portrait of Matthys van de Merwede, Lord of Clootwyck, Poet in Dordrecht (Mathias de Merwede de Clootwyck) 1700 - 1732

This miniature portrait, painted by Dutch artist Arnoud van Halen between 1700 and 1732, depicts Matthys van de Merwede, Lord of Clootwyck, a poet from Dordrecht. The subject, shown in profile, wears a wide-brimmed hat and a brown coat over a white shirt. The background is a simple blue-green, allowing the subject to stand out. The portrait is housed in a beautifully crafted ornate gold frame. This small, intimate work provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent Dutch figure of the early 18th century.