Portrait of Baron Willem Joseph van Ghent by Rombout Verhulst

Portrait of Baron Willem Joseph van Ghent before 1676

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charcoal drawing

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This terracotta relief sculpture, "Portrait of Baron Willem Joseph van Ghent," by Dutch sculptor Rombout Verhulst is a striking example of 17th-century portraiture. The realistic detail of the Baron's features, particularly the flowing hair and delicate lace collar, showcases Verhulst's mastery of the medium. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, this artwork offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure from the Dutch Golden Age.

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Lieutenant-Admiral Willem van Ghent was fatally wounded by English fire during the Battle of Solebay on 7 June 1672. He was 46 years old. The outcome of the battle against a joint English and French fleet was indecisive. Van Ghent was buried in the Domkerk in Utrecht. This death mask is a study for his tomb, which Rombout Verhulst completed in 1676.