Portrait of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp (1597-1653) after 1640

"Portrait of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp" (after 1640) by Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt depicts the Dutch admiral Maerten Harpertsz Tromp in a bust-length composition. This oil-on-canvas painting, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, portrays Tromp in a dark, formal attire with a lace collar and gold chain with a medallion. The detailed depiction of his face and the simple, yet elegant background, exemplify the Dutch Golden Age style of portraiture. The painting offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure of the time and highlights the skill of van Mierevelt, who was a leading portrait painter of his era.