Portrait of Jan van Huysum c. 1720
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This portrait of Jan van Huysum, a renowned Dutch flower painter, was created by Arnold Boonen in 1720. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts van Huysum holding a palette and brushes, emphasizing his artistic profession. Boonen captures van Huysum’s likeness with meticulous detail, showcasing the artist’s powdered wig and the subtle nuances of his expression. The painting exemplifies the tradition of Dutch portraiture, offering a glimpse into the life of a prominent artist during the Dutch Golden Age.
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Jan van Huysum was the most famous flower still life painter of the 18th century. In this portrait he is in his late thirties, the age at which he enjoyed his first successes. Boonen may well have painted this in exchange for a floral still life. The stylish cloak and the curtain lend the painting a certain gravity, softened somewhat by the informality of the sitter’s open shirt.
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