Gerrit Sichterman (1688-1730). Quartermaster-General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Oranje-Groningen Infantry Regiment, Commandant of Grave by Cornelis Troost

Gerrit Sichterman (1688-1730). Quartermaster-General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Oranje-Groningen Infantry Regiment, Commandant of Grave 1725

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

painting painterly

portrait drawing

facial study

portrait art

watercolor

digital portrait

This portrait, painted by Cornelis Troost in 1725, depicts Gerrit Sichterman, a high-ranking military officer in the Dutch Republic. Sichterman, adorned in his elaborate uniform, stands confidently with a cane in hand, his gaze directed towards the viewer. Troost's meticulous detail captures the texture of Sichterman's clothing and the grandeur of his military rank. The painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age tradition of portraiture, emphasizing the importance of military leadership and national pride.