Portrait of Elisabeth van Riebeeck, Daughter of Abraham van Riebeeck, Wife of Gerard van Oosten
1710 - 1723
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
58.8; 5.5; 73.7
About this artwork
Gift of Jonkheer J.H.F.K. van Swinderen, Groningen
Art Historical Context
Behold the elegant *Portrait of Elisabeth van Rieeck, Daughter of Abraham van Riebeeck, of Gerard van Oosten (1710–1723), a gem from Dutch artist Nicolaas Verkolje Painted in oil on panel—a compact, durable medium favored for intimate, detailed portraits—this 73.7 x 58.8 cm work captures the poise of a woman from one of the Netherlands' most prominent families. Verkolje a master of late Baroque portraiture, was renowned for his meticulous rendering of fabrics, jewelry, and expressive, blending realism with subtle grandeur. Elisabeth's father, Abraham van Riebeeck, served as Governor-General o...
About the Artist
Nicolaas Verkolje
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