Abraham Casteleyn and his Wife, Margarieta van Bancken by Jan de Bray

Abraham Casteleyn and his Wife, Margarieta van Bancken 1663

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This 1663 portrait by Jan de Bray, "Abraham Casteleyn and his Wife, Margarieta van Bancken", depicts a wealthy couple in their home, capturing a moment of intimacy. Abraham, dressed in a dark suit, gestures towards a globe, while Margarieta sits gracefully beside him, her hand resting gently on his. The couple's attire and the lavish surroundings convey their social status and intellectual interests. This work exemplifies de Bray's mastery of portraiture, capturing the individuality and character of his subjects through their poses and expressions. The painting is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned art museum in Amsterdam.

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Abraham Casteleyn and his wife sit holding hands as a sign of marital fidelity. Casteleyn was a printer and the founder of the newspaper Haerlemse Courant. All the objects depicted in the painting, such as the books and globe, allude to his profession and erudition. The portrait bust in the background represents Laurens Janszoon Coster of Haarlem, long considered to be the inventor of the printing press.