Aernout van Citters (1561-1634), Lord of Gapinge 1700 - 1753

This portrait of Aernout van Citters, Lord of Gapinge, was painted by Dutch artist Philip van Dijk in the early 18th century. Van Citters, who lived from 1561-1634, was a prominent figure in Dutch history. Van Dijk’s portrait captures the sitter’s stern countenance, focusing on his piercing gaze and meticulously rendered beard. The use of an oval frame, common in Dutch portraiture, emphasizes the subject’s importance. The painting, housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers insight into the Dutch Golden Age and the depiction of its influential figures.