Portrait of Cornelis Jacobsz de Boer, Captain in the Navy 1674

This 17th-century portrait by Jan van Neck depicts Cornelis Jacobsz de Boer, a captain in the Dutch navy. The painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases de Boer in a formal pose, holding a staff of command, a symbol of his authority. The painting’s background hints at the subject’s profession with a glimpse of a ship behind a red curtain. A prominent gold-trimmed sash and decorative buttons on his coat further enhance his presence and importance. This artwork is a typical example of the Dutch Golden Age portraiture genre.