Portret van de schilder Jan ten Compe 1734 - 1851

"Portret van de schilder Jan ten Compe" is an 18th-century portrait of the Dutch painter Jan ten Compe. The anonymous artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the artist standing in his studio, holding a palette and brushes, with a partially-visible landscape painting on an easel behind him. The work showcases the artist in his working environment, highlighting the tools of his trade and hinting at his artistic practice. The portrait's realism and attention to detail are characteristic of Dutch portraiture of the period.