Hieronymus van Beverningk

Hieronymus van Beverningk by Jan de Baen

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

156; 121.5

About this artwork

height 156 cm x width 121.5 cm

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of 17th-century Dutch portraiture with *Hieronymus van Beverning* by Jan de Baen, in 1670. This striking oil on canvas measures an imposing 156 cm high by 121.5 cm wide, befitting a subject of considerable stature. Housed in Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the grandeur of the Dutch Golden Age, when portraiture served as a powerful tool for social and political prominence. Jan de Baen1620–1702), a leading portraitist based in The Hague, mastered the Baroque style with its dramatic lighting, rich textures, and lifelike detail. He often painted statesmen and nobi...

About the Artist

Jan de Baen · 16331702

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