Hendrik Arend van den Brink (1783-1852) and his Wife Lucretia Johanna van de Poll (1790-1850) 1805 - 1830

This double portrait, "Hendrik Arend van den Brink (1783-1852) and his Wife Lucretia Johanna van de Poll (1790-1850)", was painted between 1805 and 1830 by Louis Moritz. The painting features Hendrik Arend van den Brink, a Dutch merchant, and his wife Lucretia Johanna van de Poll, seated together. The couple is depicted in a formal pose, with Hendrik Arend holding a book and Lucretia Johanna gazing at the viewer. The painting is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and offers a glimpse into the lives of a wealthy Dutch couple in the early 19th century. The portrait is a fine example of Neoclassical painting, which was popular in the Netherlands at the time. The painting's formal composition and realistic style are characteristic of this genre.