Portrait of Cornelis van den Bergh, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1659 1695 - 1722

This oil-on-canvas portrait by Pieter van der Werff depicts Cornelis van den Bergh, a prominent figure in the Dutch East India Company. Painted in an oval format, the work showcases van den Bergh in a somber black attire with a stark white collar, highlighting his status and authority. Van der Werff's meticulous brushstrokes and realistic depiction are characteristic of his style, prevalent in Dutch portraiture during the 17th and 18th centuries.