The Superintendents of the Collegium Medicum in Amsterdam, 1683 1683

"The Superintendents of the Collegium Medicum in Amsterdam" is a group portrait by Dutch painter Adriaen Backer, completed in 1683. The painting depicts six men, likely members of the Collegium Medicum, a medical board in Amsterdam, in a formal setting. The men are positioned around a table in a room adorned with classical sculptures. Backer's skillful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the subjects' individual personalities and the grandeur of the setting. This portrait is a testament to Backer's mastery of group portraiture and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects. The artwork was likely commissioned by the Collegium Medicum as a means of commemorating its members and their contributions to medicine. It serves as a valuable document of 17th-century Dutch society and the importance of medical institutions.