Portrait of Maria Magdalena Stavenisse, Wife of Jacob de Witte of Elkerzee, Councilor of Zierikzee

Q: When was "Portrait of Maria Magdalena Stavenisse, Wife of Jacob de Witte of Elkerzee, Councilor of Zierikzee" created?

This artwork was created c. 1726.

Q: Is "Portrait of Maria Magdalena Stavenisse, Wife of Jacob de Witte of Elkerzee, Councilor of Zierikzee" in the public domain?

Yes, Portrait of Maria Magdalena Stavenisse, Wife of Jacob de Witte of Elkerzee, Councilor of Zierikzee is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cornelis Troost

c. 1726

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

45; 56; 6

About this artwork

depth 6 cm

Art Historical Context

Cornelis Troost's *Portrait of Maria Magdalena Stisse, Wife of Jacob de Witte of Elker, Councilor of Zikzee* (c. 1726) captures the poised elegance of an 18th-century Dutchrician woman. Painted in oil on canvas, this intimate portrait measures 56 cm high by 45 cm wide, ideal for a private family collection. Troost, a multifaceted Amsterdam artist known for his work as a painter, actor, and playwright, infuses the piece with a lively realism drawn from his theatrical background, bridging the Dutch Golden Age traditions with emerging Rococo influences. Set against the prosperous yet transitioni...

About the Artist

Cornelis Troost · 1696–1750

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Portrait of Maria Magdalena Stavenisse, Wife of Jacob de Witte of Elkerzee, Councilor of Zierikzee

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