Portrait of Gerard Andriesz Bicker c. 1642
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Bartholomeus van der Helst’s *Portrait of Gerard Andriesz Bicker* (c. 1642) depicts the young Gerard Andriesz Bicker in an elegant and somber pose. The sitter is dressed in a richly embroidered jacket and a red cloak, his hand holding a rolled document. The painting is a fine example of Dutch Golden Age portraiture, showcasing van der Helst’s ability to capture the subtle nuances of light and shadow. It's a striking portrayal of youthful wealth and privilege, now on display in the Rijksmuseum.
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Like his father, the twenty-year-old Gerard Bicker is portrayed as self-assured, his arm akimbo. The striking differences in the garments worn by father and son confirm that they are from different generations. While his father Andries is dressed in dignified black clothing with an old-fashioned ruff, Gerard wears a colourful and showy outfit with a flat collar and elegant gloves. Gerard was not awarded as many key administrative positions in Amsterdam.
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