Portrait of Caspar Adriaen Parduyn (1685-1735), Bailiff of Middelburg 1705 - 1753

"Portrait of Caspar Adriaen Parduyn (1685-1735), Bailiff of Middelburg" is an oil-on-canvas portrait by Dutch Golden Age painter Philip van Dijk, created between 1705 and 1753. The painting depicts Parduyn, a prominent figure in Middelburg, Netherlands, in formal attire and a powdered wig, standing with his hand resting on a stone pedestal. The composition is characteristic of Dutch portraiture from the period, featuring a lifelike representation of the subject against a neutral background. The painting, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of van Dijk's mastery of portraiture and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.