Portrait of Ludolf Backhuysen II, Painter, in the Uniform of the Dragoons 1748

This portrait, painted by Tibout Regters in 1748, depicts Ludolf Backhuysen II, a painter, in the uniform of the Dragoons. The work is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, showcasing a meticulous depiction of the subject's attire and posture. The background, a simple landscape, allows the figure to be the central focus of the composition. Regters, known for his detailed and realistic style, captures Backhuysen's likeness with precision, giving a sense of the sitter's character and social standing.