Isaac Jan Alexander Gogel (1765-1821). Minister van Financiën
Mattheus Ignatius van Bree
ca. 1811 - ca. 1813
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
75; 95
About this artwork
Legaat van de heer W.S. Burger, Antwerpen
Art Historical Context
This striking oil-on-canvas portrait by Mattheus Ignatius van Bree depicts Isaac Jan Alexander Gogel, who served as Minister of Finance during the early nineteenth century. Painted between approximately 1811 and 1813, the work captures Gogel at the height of his influence, presenting him in formal attire that underscores his official role within the Dutch administration. The medium of oil on canvas allowed van Bree to achieve rich tonal depth and precise detail, lending the figure a lifelike presence suited to commemorating a statesman of his stature. Measuring 95 by 75 centimeters, the paint...