Jan Davidszoon de Heem 1633

Adriaen Brouwer’s 1633 painting, "Jan Davidszoon de Heem," depicts the Dutch painter Jan Davidszoon de Heem in a casual pose, smoking a pipe and looking directly at the viewer. The painting is notable for its realistic portrayal of the sitter, as well as its intimate scale. Brouwer’s skill in depicting textures and light, particularly in de Heem’s clothing and the background, has made this painting a celebrated example of 17th-century Dutch portraiture. The painting is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.