Who created "Portrait of Jan Lutma (1584/85-1669), Amsterdam Silversmith"?

Portrait of Jan Lutma (1584/85-1669), Amsterdam Silversmith was created by Jacob Adriaensz Backer in c. 1646.

When was "Portrait of Jan Lutma (1584/85-1669), Amsterdam Silversmith" created?

This artwork was created c. 1646.

What medium is "Portrait of Jan Lutma (1584/85-1669), Amsterdam Silversmith"?

Portrait of Jan Lutma (1584/85-1669), Amsterdam Silversmith is oil on panel.

Click to view fullscreen

Portrait of Johannes Lutma

Jacob Adriaensz Backer

c. 1646

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

h 93cm × w 73cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

panel; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

smith, blacksmith; ornament ~ cartouche; historical persons

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1948

Notes

olieverf op paneel

Collection Type

paintings

About Jacob Adriaensz Backer

1608–1651 • Dutch Republic

Style was influenced by Rembrandt and Classicism. Known for his portraits, Backer received many important commissions for group portraits; he also was a history painter. His father, a Mennonite baker, left Friesland and settled the family in Amsterdam in 1611. Jacob Backer returned to Friesland in 1627 to study under Lambert Jacobsz. Comment on works: Portraits, History scenes.