Portrait of Jacob van Reygersbergh
Rombout Verhulst
in of voor 1671
Medium
terracotta
Dimensions
53; 55; 35
About this artwork
terracotta
Art Historical Context
**Portrait of Jacob van Reybergh** by Rombout Verhul, crafted in terracotta in or before 1671, captures the likeness of a prominent Dutch figure in a remarkably lifelike bust. Measuring 55 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 35 cm deep, this intimate sculpture invites viewers to appreciate the subject's dignified presence, likely a merchant or civic leader from the prosperous Dutch Golden Age. Verhulst, a leading Baroque sculptor (1655–1726), excelled in terracotta, a versatile medium of fired clay that allowed for fluid modeling and subtle surface textures. Often used as preparatory studies for grander...