Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-1685). Councillor of the Indies 1670 - 1678

This portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke, Councillor of the Indies, was painted by Samuel van Hoogstraten between 1670 and 1678. Van den Broucke is depicted standing in an elegant pose, wearing a black coat adorned with a gold chain and medal. The background features a seascape with ships, a subtle nod to his position as a Councillor of the Indies. The realistic depiction and attention to detail are characteristic of Dutch Golden Age portraiture. This painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure during a period of Dutch maritime and commercial expansion.