Portrait of Coenraad van Heemskerck, Count of the Holy Roman Empire, Lord of Achttienhoven and Den Bosch 1750

Mattheus Verheyden's "Portrait of Coenraad van Heemskerck" (1750) depicts the Count in a three-quarter-length pose, holding a greyhound. The subject's elegant attire and dignified expression suggest a portrait commissioned to commemorate his status. The artist's use of oil paint creates a lifelike rendition, emphasizing the details of the subject's clothing and the soft texture of the dog's fur. The inclusion of a landscape background, typical of 18th-century portraiture, adds depth and context to the composition, reflecting the subject's connection to the natural world.