Hermanus Boerhaave (1668-1738), Professor of Medicine at the University of Leiden, with his Wife Maria Drolenvaux (1686-1746) and their Daughter Johanna Maria (1712-91) 1720 - 1725

This portrait by Aert de Gelder, painted between 1720 and 1725, depicts Hermanus Boerhaave, a renowned Dutch physician and professor of medicine, with his wife Maria Drolenvaux and their daughter Johanna Maria. The composition is typical of Dutch Golden Age portraiture, with the subjects arranged in a formal and dignified manner. The artist's use of rich colors and subtle chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the importance and status of the family. The painting, measuring 104.5 cm in height and 173 cm in width, is a testament to de Gelder's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects and the grandeur of their lives.