Portrait of Isaac van Rijneveld 1738
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"Portrait of Isaac van Rijneveld" is an oil painting by French artist Louis Tocqué, dating back to 1738. The painting, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, depicts Isaac van Rijneveld, a Dutch merchant and prominent figure in the 18th-century Dutch society. This life-size portrait showcases Tocqué’s mastery of Rococo style. The painting's realism is emphasized through the intricate details of van Rijneveld's clothing, including the elaborate gold embroidery on his coat. His relaxed pose and the soft lighting further contribute to the intimate and elegant ambiance of the work.
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Isaac and Arnoldus van Rijneveld worked for their father, a prominent Amsterdam jeweller. They travelled regularly to Paris, the leading European centre for goldsmith’s work. There they had themselves portrayed by Tocqué, an artist who had painted their elder brother in 1737. This pair of likenesses probably dates from the following year.
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