Portraits of Rogier Le Witer and his Wife, Catharina Behaghel by Jacques Jordaens

Portraits of Rogier Le Witer and his Wife, Catharina Behaghel 1635

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Jacques Jordaens' "Portraits of Rogier Le Witer and his Wife, Catharina Behaghel" (1635), currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, presents a striking image of the couple. The portrait depicts Catharina seated, adorned in a black dress, a grand white ruff, and holding a fan. This piece exemplifies Jordaens' mastery of portraiture, capturing the essence of a wealthy Flemish couple during the Baroque period. The painting's rich textures and vibrant colors contribute to the sense of opulence and status conveyed by the subjects.

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Jordaens portrayed the Antwerp merchant Rogier Le Witer and his wife, Catharina Behaghel, against a sumptuous background. As Grand Almoner of Antwerp, Le Witer was responsible for collecting charitable gifts for prisoners. On the table is a reference to this function, an offering plate with the inscription ‘[A]lemos[e] 1623’, the year in which Le Witer took up this office.