Six Regents and the Housemaster of the Oudezijds Institute for the Outdoor Relief of the Poor, Amsterdam, 1675 1675

"Six Regents and the Housemaster of the Oudezijds Institute for the Outdoor Relief of the Poor, Amsterdam" is a large-scale group portrait painted in 1675 by Pieter van Anraedt. The artwork depicts the six regents of the Oudezijds Institute and their housemaster, all seated around a table covered in a richly patterned rug. This group portrait reflects the Dutch Golden Age's interest in civic pride and the importance of charitable institutions. The painting's realism and attention to detail, along with the somber attire of the subjects, contribute to its solemn and formal atmosphere.